Harbison State Forest is a large wooded area bordering the Broad River in northwest Columbia. While there are numerous trails and trailheads, the main access point is just off of Broad River Road (176). The Firebreak Trail is the most runnable trail in the park. It’s a moderate 4.4 mile loop, which mostly follows dirt doubletrack. All other park trails connect to the Firebreak, so feel free to explore your options. The Eagle Trail and the Discovery Trail both make good additions.
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- 4.4 miles (7 km)
- Rolling
- Broad River Road
- Broad Piney EB Bus Stop
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Columbia, US
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Other Routes in Columbia, SC
The most popular running route in Columbia. Starts from Riverfront Park and run north, or cross into West Columbia and run south. Up to 8 miles one-way.
Saluda Shoals Park has 10 miles of runnable trails along the Saluda River in northwestern Columbia, including the paved 2.25 mile Greenway Trail.
Run across the top of the Dreher Shoals Dam. There is a 1.7 mile paved path connecting Lake Murray Public Park to the North Recreation area, featuring great water views.
Sesquicentennial State Park, aka “Sesqui,” is another nice running option in northeast Columbia. The 3.5-mile loop trail is the best choice for running, but there are lots of connecting trails.
Columbia has no shortage of nice streets, sidewalks, and residential areas for running. The Shandon neighborhood is closest to downtown. We also love running in Lake Katherine, Lake Carolina, and Wildewood.
On the northern outskirts of Columbia, the Peak to Prosperity Passage is an awesome off-road option. 11 miles of dirt doubletrack weave through mainly wooded terrain from Alston to Eptings Pond. Includes 14 wooden trestles, including the 1,100 foot Broad River trestle bridge.
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