Health and Wellness

Want to take a walk? Here are top places in the Myrtle Beach area for exercise, strolling

Having a walkable community and walking trails is becoming an increasingly desirable amenity for future homebuyers and residents alike. Horry County has several spots where you can enjoy the fresh air and get your steps in. Here’s a list of walking spots in Horry County.

1. Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens is holding it’s “Summer Light: Art by Night” events where visitors stroll the historic sculpture gardens under the glow of ten unique lighting installations. Live music is performed and food trucks offer local fare as the sun sets transforming the gardens. “Art by Night” is held on Wednesday and Saturdays from 6-10pm. Non-Member ticket prices are $25 for adults and $15 per child. May 18, 2022.
Brookgreen Gardens is holding it’s “Summer Light: Art by Night” events where visitors stroll the historic sculpture gardens under the glow of ten unique lighting installations. Live music is performed and food trucks offer local fare as the sun sets transforming the gardens. “Art by Night” is held on Wednesday and Saturdays from 6-10pm. Non-Member ticket prices are $25 for adults and $15 per child. May 18, 2022. JASON LEE jlee@thesunnews.com

Brookgreen Gardens, located at 1931 Brookgreen Drive in Murrell’s Inlet, is known for its historic botanical gardens that date back to the early 1700s, and is a great place to walk around. While there is an admission cost, you’ll get your moneys worth with several different gardens to enjoy. For general admission, the tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. The gardens are open 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

2. MarshWalk in Murrell’s Inlet

People walk Veterans Pier and Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet. In the summer heat of July, Myrtle Beach area residents and tourist look to the water for relief. With waterparks, jet ski rentals, parasails, banana boat rides, paddle boards and kayaks, there are plenty of options to beat the heat. July 5, 2022.
People walk Veterans Pier and Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet. In the summer heat of July, Myrtle Beach area residents and tourist look to the water for relief. With waterparks, jet ski rentals, parasails, banana boat rides, paddle boards and kayaks, there are plenty of options to beat the heat. July 5, 2022. JASON LEE

Another scenic location in Murrell’s inlet to walk around, the MarshWalk is a free half mile long boardwalk that offers excellent views of the saltwater estuary. People often come to this spot for premium sunset views and a glimpse into the lowcountry’s nature. There are several restaurant spots along the MarshWalk if you need a break from the heat. The MarshWalk is located at 2025 Hwy 17 Business.

3. The Hulk

A mountain biker rides a section of The Hulk, an Horry County Bike and Run Park near Carolina Forest.
A mountain biker rides a section of The Hulk, an Horry County Bike and Run Park near Carolina Forest. JASON LEE jlee@thesunnews.com

Horry County’s Bike and Run park, while mostly being an attraction for bikers, also has a great seven-mile walking trail that takes you through Carolina Forest and the Intercoastal Waterway. The trails are maintained by Myrtle Beach Area Mountain Biking Association. This trail is located at 150 Frontage Rd B-2.

4. Grand Park in Market Common

Aside from being a walkable and accessible community, Market Common also offers scenic routes such as the Grand Park. The Grand Park athletic complex is three miles long and offers paved and natural trails. The complex has several large multipurpose fields for youth sports such as baseball, lacrosse, and soccer. The park is open for free from dusk to dawn and is located at 1011 Crabtree Lane.

5. Vereen Memorial Gardens

Visitors walk on boardwalks over the marsh and shells hang from trees at Vereen Memorial Gardens.
Visitors walk on boardwalks over the marsh and shells hang from trees at Vereen Memorial Gardens. JASON LEE jlee@thesunnews.com

This walking spot in Little River is a beautiful place to visit the Intracoastal Waterway and is known as being a “hidden jewel” for the past 30 years. The trail is about three miles long and takes you through salt marshes and on a boardwalk on the waterfront. This Horry County trail is located at 2250 SC-179.

This story was originally published July 14, 2022 at 5:00 AM.

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Caroline Williamson
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