We asked you what you wanted us to write about in the new year, and one reader shared they wanted to learn about the best walks + hikes to take around the Lowcountry.
We’re not just talking the talk — we’ve walked the walk — and we’re here to give you insider knowledge on where to head for your afternoon stroll. Shout out to Patricia M., this one’s for you.
James Island County Park , 871 Riverland Dr. | Featuring four miles of paved trails + one mile of unpaved trails, this park has plenty of space to get your steps in. Bonus: Rent a bike or kayak, or bring your dog .
Johns Island County Park , 2662 Mullet Hall Rd., Johns Island | Ringing in at 738 acres, this county park offers natural, unpaved walking trails. If walking isn’t your thing, try out the 9-hole disc golf course or the archery range .
Laurel Hill County Park , 1251 Park West Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | Enjoy unpaved running, walking, and biking trails, large open meadows + views from a small lake across 745 acres.
Hampton Park , 30 Mary Murray Dr. | This 60-acre park offers scenic trails featuring an old rose collection and seasonal displays.
Caw Caw Interpretive Center , 5200 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel | Catch a glimpse of wildlife across more than six miles of natural trails featuring trail-side exhibits + wildlife viewing locations.
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge , US 17 between Mt. Pleasant and Charleston | Walk or run this iconic five-and-a-half mile Lowcountry bridge for a guaranteed endurance test.
Awendaw Passage | Hike this seven-mile Palmetto Trail with views of the salt marsh along Awendaw Creek — heads up, you may encounter standing water. Get directions .
Charles Towne Landing
, 1500 Old Towne Rd. | Stop by this historic site
to explore six miles of walking trails and a whole lot of Lowcountry history.