Sandhills Hiking Trail is a 2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Columbia, South Carolina that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
wheelchair friendly
kid friendly
stroller friendly
hiking
nature trips
walking
running
lake
partially paved
waterfall
This single-use trail circles the parks 30-acre lake. Hikers will enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sandhills as they venture into the forest and through wetlands on boardwalks. Look for fox squirrels and listen for pileated woodpeckers as you enjoy this scenic trail.
very peaceful walk.
Judith Myers recorded Sandhills Hiking Trail
Easy and lovely!
12/28/19 2 dogs, 2 hoomans. Path was mushy in a few places due to recent weather. Overall beautiful, temperature outside was nearly 70F. Decent bit of traffic, definitely a popular trail. More narrow than the loop path. Still enjoyable.
Misty Mobley recorded Recording - Nov 29, 11:54 AM
Good easy trail. Got distracted and ended up off the trail, but all good. ;-)
Rebecca S. recorded Sandhills Hiking Trail
Easy stroll though the woods with some nice fall colors when we went in early November. Most of the trail is paved in asphalt though, which I was not a fan of.
Beautiful, easy walk. Paved around lake and well travelled nature trail with board walks over water, very shaded which was great for 92 degrees. took my dog who loved it. The park was crowded at the picnic areas, but didn't see many people on the actual trail. 56 minutes with the added .5 mile loop and stops to take pictures and let my dog drink water
Great trail - clean, easy to navigate - well marked - took 3 dogs with us...nice for them too. Only saw about 3 others sets of hikers...went in August - not too many bugs and is very shady so even mid day not terribly hot - definitely recommend this one - spot on 2 miles.
Beautiful park. Basically had the whole place to myself. Trail around the lake is perfect for leashed bike ride or walk with kids. Buggies with the larger tires would make it here also if you need to push the young ones. Price is $5.00/adult, not sure about kids. But the park is gorgeous and worth the visit.
Excellent walking trail and very pretty!
Wow! Wish I could take this trail home with me. Beautiful setting. Gradual elevation changes. Well maintained trails. Just perfect for my 2 mile run while passing through on business.
nice and easy hike. pretty flat with some good opportunity to view wildlife.
trial with a 20lb pack.
Don P.
Lovely walk. 40 minutes with stops for pics., views, and charts. Varying surface gravel, some tarmac and a bit cement. Narrow nice wood bridges over any water. I'd like more views of the water. Fun.
Nice loop trail with a portion of it providing lake views. Well maintained and partially paved. Very well marked. Moderately trafficked for a winter hike. Great option considering it’s in the middle of the capitol city.
Nice, flat loop around Sesquicentennial Lake. Well-marked with white plastic diamonds bearing black arrows. Very popular with casual hikers and dog-walkers. Lake only in view for about 1/4 of the loop. Not a bad trail considering the lack of hiking options around Columbia.
easy trail around the lake. only a few other walkers with dogs. Also good for trail running.
Easy trail. It’s paved.
Nice stroll. Easy paths and well marked trail. about 1/4 mile of lake view. Otherwise it's mostly forest.
Beautiful fall views along the trail. Great places to take pictures. Trail was marked and very easy run.
Nice easy walk. Well marked trail. Lots of butterflies, lizards and turtles were observed.
great morning trail run!
the trail has been redone and it makes it very friendly for families and dogs. Great stroll around the lake.
Lots of wildlife around this trail
Great for kids or someone who doesn't want a challenge.
Not fond of the fact that they paved a trail through the woods but it was relaxing hike
Nice trail, take my puppy there for a run once a week. has two spots for water for yourself and your pet.
We bring the dogs here at least once a week and do the loop twice. sometimes we'll take the perimeter trail for some extra steps.
It's an easy hike around one lake and two ponds. Good place to teach your kids about native plants and wildlife since there are markers and signs. You probably should use insect repellant.
