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South Carolina

The best running trails in South Carolina

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Running in South Carolina is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in South Carolina—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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1. Three Rivers Greenway run — Columbia

8.57km

00:53

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Swamp Rabbit Trail to Furman University — Greenville

21.0km

02:14

50m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mary Black Rail Trail — Spartanburg

6.10km

00:38

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Issaqueena Lake Trail run loop — Clemson Experimental State Forest

8.77km

01:00

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Sulphur Springs Trail loop run— Paris Mountain State Park

6.54km

01:00

180m

Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. Table Rock Trail run — Table Rock State Park

11.3km

02:03

600m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7. Ridge Trail & Pinnacle Mountain loop — Table Rock State Park

13.1km

01:59

650m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Shem Creek to Pitt Street Bridge Park — Mount Pleasant

9.69km

01:00

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Saluda Riverwalk run — Columbia

5.79km

00:36

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Surfside & Garden City Beach Loop — Myrtle Beach, SC

20.0km

02:13

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The best running trails in South Carolina

1. Three Rivers Greenway run — Columbia

2. Swamp Rabbit Trail to Furman University — Greenville

3. Mary Black Rail Trail — Spartanburg

4. Issaqueena Lake Trail run loop — Clemson Experimental State Forest

5. Sulphur Springs Trail loop run— Paris Mountain State Park

6. Table Rock Trail run — Table Rock State Park

7. Ridge Trail & Pinnacle Mountain loop — Table Rock State Park

8. Shem Creek to Pitt Street Bridge Park — Mount Pleasant

9. Saluda Riverwalk run — Columbia

10. Surfside & Garden City Beach Loop — Myrtle Beach, SC

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