Your Ultimate Guide To Hitting The Trails in Mount Pleasant!
Some of these trails are pet friendly. Remember to leave nothing behind but wonderful memories and pawprints!
Shem Creek Boardwalks
This waterfront park immediately greets you with over 2,000 feet of boardwalk that travel above the marsh and tidal creeks. Experience stunning panoramic views of Shem Creek and the Charleston Harbor. Keep an eye, and your camera 
, out for local wildlife such as dolphins, pelicans, fiddler crabs, and more marsh life along the way.
Restrooms? 
Pet Friendly?
Pitt Street Bridge Park
Pitt Street Bridge at the end of the Old Village District was once the sole means for traveling from Mount Pleasant to the beach at Sullivan’s Island. Stroll along under the palmetto trees 🌴 on this beautiful coastal passage with plenty of walking space for everyone. Residents and visitors alike use Pitt Street Bridge as a picnic area to watch the sunset 🌅.
Restrooms? ❌
Pet Friendly? ✅
Laurel Hill County Park
May the forest be with you! 🌳🌳 Traverse through miles of winding paths taking you through a variety of lush landscapes. Depending upon the trail you choose, you will make your way through woods, open meadows, marshland, boardwalks, and an alley of mature oak trees.
Restrooms? ❌
Pet Friendly? ✅
Memorial Waterfront Park + Mount Pleasant Pier
Called the “Crown Jewel of Mount Pleasant” 💎, the Memorial Waterfront Park and Mount Pleasant Pier is located under the Cooper River Bridge. The Park is perfect for picnics and the 1,250 long pier is friendly for walkers and fishers. 🎣
Restrooms? ✅
Pet Friendly? ✅
(Pets not allowed on the pier)
Palmetto Islands County Park
Go Island Hopping 🏝️, Mount Pleasant style! Palmetto Islands County Park features boardwalks and trails that loop around several different undisturbed marsh islands. Follow the trails to the top of a 50-foot tall observation tower with sweeping views of the marshlands below. 😍
Restrooms? ✅
Pet Friendly? ✅
Marsh view Trail
This 57-acre conservation easement contains a quarter mile walking trail that leads up into a grand view of salt flats and marshes. While walking along this trail, visitors will pass by a beautiful pollinator garden that provides a habitat for butterflies and other types of pollinators. 🦋
Restrooms? ❌
Pet Friendly? ✅
Kearns Park Trail
Meander through a maritime forest along the Wando river while gazing at stunning views of the Charleston Harbor, bridges, and marshes. Benches are located along the trail at scenic spots and interpretive signage provides information about the various sights.
Restrooms? ❌
Pet Friendly? ✅
Patriots Point Nature Trail
The Patriots Point Nature Trail has several different access points and is perfect for hiking, biking, and bird watching. Several lookout decks greet you along the way with views of the Charleston Harbor, various historic forts, and the Cooper River Bridge.
Restrooms? ❌
Pet Friendly? ✅
