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Florence Rail Trail (SC)

3.2 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Dirt

Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail (Palmetto Trail)

1.9 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

Peak to Prosperity Passage (Palmetto Trail)

10.8 mi

State: SC

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Sand

Sumter Cypress Trail

6.2 mi

State: SC

Dirt, Grass

Awendaw Passage (Palmetto Trail)

7.1 mi

State: SC

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Baxter Village Trail

3.3 mi

State: SC

Dirt, Grass, Sand

Lake Moultrie Passage (Palmetto Trail)

26.7 mi

State: SC

Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand

New River Linear Trail

3.4 mi

State: SC

Dirt, Grass

Swamp Fox Passage (Palmetto Trail)

42 mi

State: SC

Dirt, Grass

Twelve Mile Creek Trail

6 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

West Ashley Bikeway

2.7 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

USC Upstate Passage (Palmetto Trail)

2.2 mi

State: SC

Dirt

Croft Passage (Palmetto Trail)

12.6 mi

State: SC

Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt

Wateree Passage (Palmetto Trail)

11.4 mi

State: SC

Boardwalk, Dirt, Grass, Sand

YMCA Connector

0.7 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Gravel

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Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Florence Rail Trail (SC) In 2003 the South Carolina Governor's Council on Physical Fitness recognized the Florence Rail-Trail Committee with a community award for its work on this tree-lined trail, which connects the Ebenezer...	SC	3.2 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Dirt	5 reviews
	Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail (Palmetto Trail) The Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail is just a short segment of what will eventually become the 12-mile Hub City Connector, which itself will be part of the larger Palmetto Trail, a proposed 425-mile...	SC	1.9 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
	Peak to Prosperity Passage (Palmetto Trail) The Peak to Prosperity Passage segment of the Palmetto Trail offers an easy, flat route for most of its 10-mile journey. The views from the bridges are beautiful, plus there are ample opportunities...	SC	10.8 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Sand	16 reviews
	Sumter Cypress Trail The Sumter Cypress Trail begins near the golf course in Sumter's Dillon Park. The trail is unmarked but is mostly level and follows a dirt road and grassy path through the woods and open fields. You...	SC	6.2 mi	Dirt, Grass	7 reviews
	Awendaw Passage (Palmetto Trail) Overview The Awendaw Passage is a 7-mile single-track segment of the Palmetto Trail, which will extend more than 425 miles across South Carolina when completed. Named for the creek it follows, this...	SC	7.1 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel, Sand	8 reviews
	Baxter Village Trail The Baxter Village Trail is nestled in a neighborhood of Fort Mill, which lies on the northern border of South Carolina (Charlotte, North Carolina, is just over the state line). The trail has a...	SC	3.3 mi	Dirt, Grass, Sand	2 reviews
	Lake Moultrie Passage (Palmetto Trail) This 26.7-mile segment of the Palmetto Trail meanders along the shores of Lake Moultrie, a 60,000-acre lake in Berkeley County. The Lake Moultrie Passage offers spectacular views of the water and a...	SC	26.7 mi	Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand	1 reviews
	New River Linear Trail The New River Linear Trail runs for 3.4 miles within the City of Bluffton in South Carolina. The route, which is shared with power lines along an abandoned Seaboard Air Line Railway corridor, begins...	SC	3.4 mi	Dirt, Grass	9 reviews
	Swamp Fox Passage (Palmetto Trail) The Swamp Fox Trail is one of South Carolina Lowcountry's oldest trails and offers a long, flat, one-way journey through the swampy wetlands and coastal pine forests of Francis Marion National Forest....	SC	42 mi	Dirt, Grass	15 reviews
	Twelve Mile Creek Trail The Twelve Mile Creek Trail, which runs northeast from Walnut Creek Park over the South Carolina/North Carolina state line to Waxhaw, is part of the Carolina Thread Trail—a growing trail network of...	SC	6 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	7 reviews
	West Ashley Bikeway Running arrow-straight from the Ashley River west to a wholesale produce stand on Wappoo Road, the West Ashley Bikeway links several suburban Charleston neighborhoods, providing a 2.7-mile cycling and...	SC	2.7 mi	Asphalt	12 reviews
	USC Upstate Passage (Palmetto Trail) Note: USC Upstate Passage is now open from the Rampey Center Trailhead to where it meets the Hub City Passage. The North Loop is still closed while under restoration. The USC Upstate Passage is...	SC	2.2 mi	Dirt	3 reviews
	Croft Passage (Palmetto Trail) Note: Due to the recent flooding, the Advance America Bridge along the Croft Passage has been washed away. The bridge was located between the southern trailhead and mile marker 1 and crossed over...	SC	12.6 mi	Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt	0 reviews
	Wateree Passage (Palmetto Trail) Wateree Passage is part of the Palmetto Trail, a developing trail system that stretches over 500 miles across the state. The trail is known for its wildlife, including deer, wild turkey, and a variety...	SC	11.4 mi	Boardwalk, Dirt, Grass, Sand	0 reviews
	YMCA Connector The YMCA Connector Trail, also known as the Caine Halter Family YMCA Connector Trail, is a paved multi-use .7-mile loop that encircles the local YMCA and its facilities. Perfect for a short run, walk...	SC	0.7 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	0 reviews

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Recent Trail Reviews

Colonel Robert Bell Path

Great Connecting Trail

April, 2024 by themfoxes

While this trail may not be very long, it provides a vital service for many cyclists and pedestrians by providing safe passage to the opposite side of the Intracoastal Waterway. The asphalt trail initially runs parallel to US 17 at 62th Ave N, then turns into a lightly wooded trail. After running along side the north end dog park, it travels across the waterway and then ends at the Horry County mountain bike track, The Hulk. Unfortunately, the trail just ends here but if you don’t mind riding on the road, you can take Eddie Dyer Rd to get to the abundant shopping area in River Oaks.

Sawmill Branch Multi-Use Trail

Major Construction - March 2024

March, 2024 by ajgranny46

We got on the trail at E. Richardson Avenue. To our surprise there is a major road being put in a couple miles into the ride. You can pass through the construction but it is definitely a boot unpleasant.

Doodle Rail Trail

Hilly, not crowded

March, 2024 by woodencanoe1

This was my third ride on the Doodle trail. It is hillier than the Greenville Swamp Rabbit trail, and much less crowded. Good bathrooms at each end, and a nice store at the Pickens end that serves sandwiches and craft beers in cans and bottles.

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Lyman Rail Trail

A pleasant walk

March, 2024 by shcase1964

This Lyman rail trail is a pleasant walk by the remains of an old mill and through an old mill neighborhood. I was happy to see today that the trail had been extended. Thank you!

Lindsay Pettus Greenway

This was a good run. The trail is mostly flat. It's measured out and it's accurate. I really enjoyed this route and plan to revisit.

February, 2024 by laqnda82

This was a good run. The trail is mostly flat. It's measured out and it's accurate. I really enjoyed this route and plan to revisit.

Waterford Trail

Needs some work

February, 2024 by kfeather72

Needs some work

Peak to Prosperity Passage (Palmetto Trail)

clean, easy trail

January, 2024 by bransom49

Rucked it up and back yesterday, full trail. Super clean, easy trail. No incline. Minimal views, good for getting in your miles. Rocks were a pain in the a**. Definitely need some trail friendly shoes. Feet got beat up pretty good. Some campsites along small streams. 6/10. Good for getting time on feet. Won’t be back except for straight forward mileage. Bikes would be solid for stacking miles on a simple trail.

Peak to Prosperity Passage (Palmetto Trail)

not meant for running

December, 2023 by amaybach

Just want to let runners know this trail has a very irregular surface with rocks and grassy patches. I don’t recommend it for running.

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

This trail offers endless wonderful opportunities…

December, 2023 by trishabunnie

One of Greenville’s best points of interest, I ride it often and every time I make new friends. Absolutely beautiful trail and it has so much to offer!! Hopefully the rail bed from Campobello SC through historical Landrum SC and TRYON NC to Saluda NC will come to fruition soon. That would be amazing!! ¿¿

Peak to Prosperity Passage (Palmetto Trail)

Perfect Gravel Bike Trail Training Ride

December, 2023 by rwest3

I regularly ride the Trail for training. Once you clear the walkers at the trailheads you can complete efforts with no stops. Several sections have big, loose rock so you’ll want to let some air out.