Laurel Hill County Park is truly one of Mount Pleasant's hidden gems! The park is beautifully maintained and offers miles of scenic trails that wind through towering pine forests, open meadows, and peaceful ponds. It's the perfect place for walking, running, biking, or just enjoying a quiet moment surrounded by nature. There's a sense of tranquility here that makes it ideal for both solo visits and family outings. The long, tree-lined path is stunning in every season--especially during sunrise or sunset--and the wide open fields are great for picnics, kite flying, or group gatherings. I love how clean and well-kept everything is, with plenty of space to explore without feeling crowded. It's also a popular spot for local events and photography sessions thanks to its natural beauty. read more

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Laurel Hill County Park is tucked away at the back of the Park West Sports Complex. The trails are shaded with tree canopies. The paths were recently cleared and roots shaved down to provide an even and clear walking surface. While walking we saw a barred owl, woodpecker, and bald eagle. We went the day after a heavy rain and the trails were a bit muddy. I recommend sneakers or shoes good for mud if you go after a rain. On a non-rain day, all footwear is acceptable. It was little tricky to find as Google takes you to the 41 entrance that leads to a chained gate. Eventually we found the correct entrance on Park West Blvd. Once in the lot, you drive all the way to the farthest baseball fields with plentiful parking. Tip: take a photo of the trail maps as you can get turned around at the forks in the trails. read more

Laurel Hill County Park - Map of trails - Parks Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Laurel Hill is a beautiful county park and a gem of the Charleston County Parks and Recreation system. Although it does not have the playgrounds, climbing walls, or water slides of other county parks, it's a wonderful place to play and spend the day. The trails are well maintained and you can get some solid running, walking, or cycling miles in. It's very shaded and child, stroller, and dog friendly. The trails are flat and most are dirt roads, with a few roots. The big oak trees are gorgeous. For folks who live in the large Park West subdivision, you can park by the rec center to hit the trails, although there is also an entrance on Hwy 41 that is often used for events. read more

Nice trail really beautiful trees. I love this trail. It's over by all the schools. It's a really beautiful. Place I love this trail so much. It's really relaxing and it has a lot of vibes. You can take a relaxing stroll down the trail. It's really nice and fun. read more

This park is a hidden gem right in the middle of northern Mt. Pleasant. It's a large wooden forest with various walking trails of different lengths. Overall that's it, but it's worth visiting and enjoying. Lots of covered trails that are easy to walk, or jog. There a few areas that open up and then you get lots of sun and air. The best part is where the big oak trees are, where I believe a plantation house was once located. I wish i lived closer to the park so I could use it more, but it's worth the drive. Bring bug spray. Enjoy! read more

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At first a bit tricky to find, I fell in love with this park very quickly. It reminds me of the hiking areas in VA, except without the hills. Completely flat and gravel/dirt paths, its great for biking, walking, running or just strolling through the woods. I never felt unsafe and I love all the different, very easily marked trails. You can make your adventure as long or short as you want! I will definitely be back to bike! I would suggest wearing sneakers or boots you don't mind getting a little dirty. Even though it hasn't rained in a few days there were large puddles that were unavoidable in the paths. There is large areas of just grass to hang out on, play and picnic along the trails too. You'll find the entrance tucked in the tree line between a soccer field and baseball fields in the very back of the park area. read more

Funnest walking trail on earth (might be an exaggeration) but this place brings me so much joy. Thankful for this park and those who work to keep it clean and safe. read more

Laurel Hill County Park is a nice public park maintained by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission in Mt. Pleasant off HWY 41; with access to the trails from the Mt. Pleasant Recreational Complex. I've hiked through the trails for Laurel Hill several times and it's always been a nice pleasant walk; plenty of trees to provide shade. Also for those other fellow geocachers out there this park is a good place to find at least 2 geocaches. read more

Great walking trails for you and your pup just beware of ticks! Very beautiful but I found two ticks on my dog after walking the trails

Very well maintained trails and always wildlife to see. A must visit for trails in Mount Pleasant.

Tucked in between the Park West Recreation complex , the Ivy Hall subdivision and Hwy 41 is Laurel Hill County Park. Miles of loop trails wind through what I'm sure was a major residence at one time. There is an allee, a pond, and an event pavilion. A good off road stroller can be pushed through most of the trails. You'll find some mud holes along the way and some trails follow the power lines. Parking and the trail head are near the baseball fields. read more

Tricky to find on your first try - Park by the baseball/soccer fields and take the sidewalk that goes down between them to get to the entrance of the park. There are several trails of varying lengths. A couple of them go by a pretty lake that has an overlook tower on an island to observe birds and other critters. There's also a big open area where the plantation house used to be and the big trees that lined the driveway are still there. Trails are wide and flat dirt roads, so good for walking/running/biking/taking your dog. read more