walking trails
Your Ultimate Guide To Hitting The Trails in Mount Pleasant!
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.
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.
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.
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-foot-long pier is friendly for walkers and fishers.
*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.
marsh view trail
This 57-acre conservation easement contains a quarter-mile walking trail that leads up to 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.
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.
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.
fort palmetto park trail
Choose your own adventure! Either stick to the straighter paths that skirt the trees, or branch off into looping wooden trails by following the boardwalks. Either way you choose, the two-story lookout deck facing the Isle of Palms is the ultimate goal.
places to stay
Stay where you play with 5-star and boutique hotels in the heart of it all. Mount Pleasant’s diverse local hospitality landscape ensures every traveler has a home away from home.
