Navigate the Trails at James Island County Park (James Island): This 640 acre public gem is five minutes from downtown and includes 5 miles of paved trails for running and biking. They wind around a lake, through woodlands, and along the banks of the Stono River and salt marsh. There’s also an outdoor climbing wall and water park.
Directions from Charleston: Take Hwy 17 S and bear left toward Folly Beach. Pass EarthFare on your right, cross another bridge, and take a right onto Maybank Highway/SC 700. When you see the golf course on either side, take a left on Riverland Dr. at the stop light. The park is about 2 miles ahead on your right.