SC Trails
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Mauldin Park is a great park to stop by, play, walk, and relax under the shady trees by the playground.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
A scenic park with creekside paths and a formal garden near the University of South Carolina and Five Points.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
This nature trail is approximately two tenths of a mile and paved with recycled, rubberized material, which allows for easy access for wheelchairs, canes, baby strollers, and anyone needing a smooth surface to walk on.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Take a leisurely stroll on the McBee Walking Trail or you can do some brisk walking for aerobic benefits.
Trail Activity:
- Equestrian
Length:
Difficulty: Moderate
Over 4,000 acres are presently under the SCDNR Wildlife Management Area program. Whether entering by boat on unspoiled Lake Russell or traveling on the 10 mile horse trail, visitors will encounter a variety of backcountry outdoor experiences.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
The City of Gaffney's McCluney Park provides visitors a place for a brisk walk or casual stroll.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
McLean Park is a 10 acre park with a two acre lake that offers a paved walking path (½ mile) with fitness trail. Most locals (and visitors alike) know this to be the most beautiful park in North Myrtle Beach.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Circling the exterior of this facility is a 6/10th mile, asphalt walking and running track lit for your safety.
Trail Activity:
- Hike
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Meadow Falls is a hidden treasure located in the Clemson Experimental North Forest.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Meadowlake Park is the only recreation center in Richland County that has a full walking track with lights.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
A truly hidden gem in the City of Charleston park system is Melton Peter Demetre Park (more familiarly known as Sunrise Park).
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Memorial Park is a four-acre tract of land in the Congaree Vista between Main Street and the river. The property is bordered by Hampton, Gadsden, Washington and Wayne Streets and is one block south of Finlay Park. This park was created to serve as a memorial to those who served their country. There is a creek running through the park with a small bridge over it and lots of birds for the kids to chase, as well as walking paths.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Memorial Park is located in downtown Sumter in the historical district. Here you can find wide open space with lots of shade and a walking path surrounding the park.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Regarded as the crown jewel of Mount Pleasant, Memorial Waterfront Park offers many amenities including plenty of lawn for picnics and family fun, and nice paved walking path, a nautical-themed playground, the River Watch Café for sandwiches, ice cream and souvenirs, and a 1,250-foot pier extending out into Charleston Harbor.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
The MESA Soccer Complex is home to the CESA (Carolina Elite Soccer Academy) and is a top notch sports tourism destination. The Complex also offers visitors a nice and paved walking path, as well as a playground area.
Trail Activity:
- Hike
Length:
Difficulty: Strenuous
Middle Saluda Passage is resplendent with waterfalls, dramatic (and challenging) elevation changes, and diverse ecosystems. The passage (marked with Palmetto Trail signs) connects about 14 miles of existing trails (with multiple-colored blazes) in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area.
Trail Activity:
- Hike
- Mountain Bike
Length:
Difficulty: Moderate
The impressive Midlands Mountain Trail climbs up a small ridge before descending to the river bottom. A more difficult route bypasses the river bottom for more of a challenge.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Bike
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Looping around the Hargett Park facility, the Mike Morgan Trail is great for a short dog walk or jog. During certain seasons, users can spectate sports during their visit.
Trail Activity:
- Hike
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
The Mill Creek Pass Trail connects the Pinnacle Mountain and Ridge trails. If you ascend the rugged Pinnacle Mountain Trail to the sign just above Mill Creek Falls, you can turn right and follow the Mill Creek Pass Trail to the Ridge Trail.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Hike
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Get an up-close look at one of the last remaining large Carolina bays on the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain at Woods Bay State Park.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Bike
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
On this trail, you will walk or ride on quiet city streets, and some sidewalks, as you pass old mill buildings, through two scenic parks, and into the USC Greek Village.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Hike
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Millers Fork is a natural surface trail that follows the course of the Millers Fork stream, and is open to the public to enjoy.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Hike
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
This campus sits on 600 acres of beautifully manicured greenspace - one of the largest corporate greenspaces in the Southeast and a nationally recognized arboretum – that was once a peach orchard. Milliken Arboretum does contain a system of official trails, but there are no trail maps at the parking area, and the trails often blend in with the large mown grass areas.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Bike
- Paved
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Visit the Town of Williamston, home of the Spring Water Festival, and discover Mineral Spring Park and the rich history of this community.
Trail Activity:
- Hike
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
Miuka Falls is a 75-foot waterfall tucked away on a spur trail off the popular Winding Stairs Trail. Beginners can easily venture along this trail and experience Miuka Falls.
Trail Activity:
- Hike
- Mountain Bike
Length:
Difficulty: Difficult
This trail is located in the southeastern part of the Long Cane Ranger District. Visitors enjoy the option of riding the 5.5-mile Modoc Trail, the 12-mile Turkey/Wine Trail, or exploring them both on the same day. This linear trail provides beautiful views of the Stevens Creek area corridor.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Hike
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
The Molly’s Rock Picnic Area, built on the site of an old homestead, is located near a massive granite boulder known locally as Molly’s Rock. The origin of this name is uncertain because there are several different accounts of its source. The picnic shelter was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) sometime between 1936 and 1942.
Trail Activity:
- Walk
- Hike
Length:
Difficulty: Easy
At the southern tip of Georgetown, just beyond East Bay Park, you can come to Morgan Park to walk the short boardwalk and trails which lead you through the woods and give you some great views of the Sampit River and Winyah Bay.
Trail Activity:
- Hike
- Mountain Bike
Length:
Difficulty: Moderate
This shared-use trail begins at the Park Center and runs into the Sulphur Springs trail. You will ride along the stream and pass by the CCC-built Amphitheatre where local music is hosted during the summer.