East Coast Greenway -

South Carolina East Coast Greenway Trip Planner

South Carolina Basics

Length	296 Miles
Amount on trails	11%
When to go	June through September is hot and humid with high temps averaging between 86-103 degrees. Winters (December – February) are mild with high temperatures averaging around 60. Precipitation is abundant year round.
Highlights	Spectacular views of coastal rivers and marshes; Revolutionary and Civil War history in the Charleston area; crossing the Cooper River from Mt. Pleasant to Charleston.
Guides	ECGA cue sheets and Google maps Charleston Destination Guide

User Types Accommodated

The completed trail segments in South Carolina can accommodate a variety of users, as listed in the table below. However, because 11% of the route through the state is still on road, we recommend that only experienced road bicyclists plan to travel the entire route. We will provide more details about the non-designated segments as soon as possible.

The Waccamaw Neck Bikeway

Designated Trail Details

These trails have been officially designated as part of the East Coast Greenway. There are other completed trails along the South Carolina route that have not yet been designated. Please consult our Google maps and cue sheets for more detailed information on the route.

NOTE: Please contact the trail management agency or friends group with questions concerning trail access for individuals with disabilities.

In-line skaters: Trail conditions are variable, and even paved portions aren’t always smooth. We have attempted to note portions that are questionable for skating, but please be prepared to walk or go around certain portions of trail.

Trail Name	Location	Length	Surface	Users	For more info	Notes
North Myrtle Beach Greenway	Barefoot Resort, N. Myrtle Beach	3.1 miles	Wide sidewalk	cyclists, walkers, in-line skater	City of North Myrtle Beach
Harrelson Boulevard Trail	Myrtle Beach	6.2 miles	Paved	cyclists, walkers, in-line skaters	City of Myrtle Beach
Grissom Parkway Trail	Myrtle Beach	1.5 miles	Paved	cyclists, walkers, in-line skaters	City of Myrtle Beach
Waccamaw Neck Bikeway	Litchfield	2.1 miles	Paved	cyclists, walkers, in-line skaters	Bike the Neck
Waccamaw Neck Bikeway	Pawley's Island	1 miles	Paved	cyclists, walkers, in-line skaters	Bike the Neck
West Ashley Greenway	Charleston	10.5 miles	Firm packed dirt path, small portions paved, 50% gravel	cyclists, walker	City of Charleston
Garrett P. Wonders Memorial Bike/Ped Lane	Charleston & Mt. Pleasant (Ravenel Bridge)	2.75 miles	Paved	cyclists, walkers, in-line skaters	SC DOT
New River Trail	Bluffton	3.2 miles	Paved	cyclists, walkers, in-line skaters	Greater Bluffton Pathways

Counties and municipalities along the route

Horry County: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach
Georgetown County: Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Georgetown
Charleston County: McClellanville, Awendaw, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Mt. Pleasant, Charleston, Johns Island, Ravenel, Adams Run
Colleton: Jacksonboro, Walterboro, Yemmassee
Beaufort County: Beaufort
Jasper County: Bluffton

An ECG sign in Myrtle Beach along Surf Road

Navigation Tools

Signs – ECG signage is posted along many completed segments in South Carolina. Use them to ensure you are on the right route, but pay close attention to your maps and cue sheets as signage is not available in all locations.
Maps – Google maps of the route in South Carolina are excellent for trip planning.
Cue sheets – these turn-by-turn directions are a handy and easy way to navigate the route in South Carolina.
Destination Charleston Guide – a one-page guide to the sights and trails along the ECG in Charleston.

Trail Alerts

Before planning a trip, be aware of local trail conditions. Visit our Wayfinding, Trail Alerts, and Current Status page to read about construction or detours that we are aware of. Always carry street maps with you in case of trail closures.

Trail Reports

Visit the ECG Community Room to post questions to other trail users and read what other travelers have to say about their trip through South Carolina.