Hiking Trail

Virginia Acres Park

(Aiken, SC)

TrailMap

Description: On this flat, paved, multi-use, oval path through a park area, you can run or walk counter-clockwise on the interior of the path, or skate board or roller blade clockwise on the outer part. Bicycles or motorized vehicles are not permitted.

Watch for automobiles at both the entrance and an adjacent part of the path that permits cars to access parking areas near the picnic shelter. Pets are permitted on 3-foot leashes and scooping is required. Restrooms are available during center hours from (9-5 Saturday and 1-5 Sunday). Water fountains are located near the green fence and the bleachers at the playing field.

Length: 1-mile loop.

Fees: None.

Directions: From the intersection of US 78 and SC-19 in Aiken, drive 2.5 miles south on Whiskey Road (SC-19). Turn left into the H. O. Weeks Center, just past the corner of Price and Whiskey. Use caution at the entrance where you will drive across the walking path. Park in the Center parking area.

Hours: The Path is lighted for evening use.

Camping: No camping. 

Information: Aiken City Department of Recreation, P.O. Box 1177, Aiken, SC, 29801. Telephone: 803-642-7630.