Trail
: Huntington Beach State ParkTrail Rating : The firmness of the sand and the flat cross slop makes this a good training run even though it is not a trail. I would use this as a training area as the distance you can run is almost unlimited.
Description : No trails in park area. This is probably the best beach I have ever used for running. It is flat from the high tide line to the surf, and about 40-50 feet wide.
Length : There is a breakwater north about 3 miles from the Park, and private houses starting about 2 miles south, but you can run on the beach. From the looks of things you could run 18 to 20 miles easily using an out/back in both directions.
Footing : Sand - it is very firm from high tide to the surf. Great for running
Terrain Profile : Flat
Water Availability : Carry it. Available at camp ground.
Access : Parking at Campground or in day visitor area.
Other Users : Sun bathers, kite fliers.
Nearest City : From North : Myrtle Beach, SC (20 Miles), From South : Georgetown, SC (20 Miles)
Driving Directions : From North - Rt 17 south from Myrtle Beach. Park is on the left side of the road about 100 yards before Brookgreen Gardens. If you reach Litchfield you have passed it.
From South - Rt 17 north from Georgetown. Park on right side 100 yards past the entrance of Brookgreen Gardens.
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Altitude : Sealevel