Sawmill Branch Multi-Use Trail:
South Carolina
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Description:
Starting at Gahagan Road or the parking area on Ashley Drive in Summerville, you can walk or ride this flat, 10-foot wide, paved trail, which follows the Sawmill Branch Canal and through a wooded area in the southern part of the city.

Most of the road crossings on this trail go under the roads, making for a pleasant—and safe—ride or walk. Watch for wildlife along this wooded trail, and be mindful of alligators, which can occupy the canal.

For more information:

Town of Summerville
104 Civic Center
Summerville, SC 29483
843-871-6000

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Parking & Trail Access:
Gahagan Road: From Exit 199 on I-26, drive west on US 17A into Summerville. Turn left onto Gahagan Road (S-18-199) and cross the canal.

Luden Drive parking area: From Exit 199 on I-26, drive west on US 17A into Summerville. Turn left onto Luden Drive (S18706). Drive to the canal and 6-car parking area adjacent to the trail.

Crosscreek Drive: From Exit 199 on I-26, drive west on US 17A into Summerville. Turn left onto E. Carolina Ave. then left onto Old Trolley Rd. Drive about 3 miles and turn right onto Cross Creek Drive.

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Reviews: [2 trail ratings]
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The best walk/bike trail in the Summerville/Charleston area
By bganey in March, 2011
If you're looking for 6.75 miles of uninterrupted walking and riding trails...this is it. No super-busy streets to cross...ample parking...100% paved....well-maintained, marked down to how far you've walked. You cannot go wrong with the Sawmill-Branch Walk/Bike trail. No seedy neighborhoods, excellent views and beautiful nature.
Great trail for a bike ride or to stretch the legs!
By jaybird in December, 2010
Sawmill Branch is a great choice for walkers, joggers & cyclists who live in the Summerville/Goose Creek/Charleston area. The asphalt path is wide & pancake flat throughout, & at ~6 miles one way is a good distance for cyclists who are looking for a quick out & back. There are multiple parking areas throughout the length of the trail & only a couple of points where the trail crosses a road. The only downside to the trail is there are no "restrooms" or porta-johns along the trail. However, there is a porta-john at the end of the trail near the YMCA soccer fields. The trail is located in a typical suburban setting w/ a nice adjacent tree-lined buffer to the surrounding neighborhoods. While not a refuge for wildlife, one may often see egrets, herons & turtles down in the creek.
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