Hiking Trail

Gadsden Park
(Richland County)

Description: This easy walking paved loop trial encircles the playground, ball fields, and tennis courts. There isn’t any shade on this trail, so early morning walks or late afternoon are best during the hot months.

Length: 0.4 mile. By walking to and from the scoring tower and recreation building add approximately 0.3 mile.

Fees: No fee.

Directions: From William Bryce Stadium drive east on Bluff Road for approximately 18.0 miles to Gadsden and turn left onto Congaree Road (South Carolina 769). Drive 0.5 mile and turn left onto South Goodwin Circle. Turn left again at the entrance to Gadsden Elementary School drive to the back of the school. Follow the gravel road to the parking area for the park.

Hours: Dawn to dusk

Camping: No camping.

Information: Richland County Recreation Commission, 5819 Shakespeare Road, Columbia, SC, 29223. Telephone: 803-754-7275. Email: info@rcrc.state.sc.us

South Carolina State Trails Program
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1205 Pendleton Street :: Columbia, SC 29201 :: 803-734-0173
Webmaster: bswanson@scprt.com
Updated: January 15, 2008
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