Explore the best rated trails in Aiken, SC, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Peak to Prosperity Passage and Waynesboro Greenway Trail . With more than 17 trails covering 85 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
Absolutely loved this trail, what a gem. Difficult to determine which trail connects to which one…they have different names, and one crosses a narrow bridge while you can also ride down lower on a gravel path. The southern part that is paved is a sketchy, unkept and littered in an underpass that you have to ride through to get to the south end. If you want to just get a lot miles in, this isn’t for you but if you want a scenic fun ride this one is great. We started at the Olmstead trailhead which has parking and restrooms…also not maintained 100%, bring your own TP.
Nice paved trail, liked it a lot. Was a bit tricky to navigate the turns, knowing where to turn for the loop section by the river. The north end of the trail is shortened a bit due to construction. See photo.
For Greenwood, this easily takes the #1 trail spot, it’s fairly flat, two straight shots, short but long enough to get a good workout, there is no better trail for at least an hour from Greenwood.
Flat with a slight slope. Great beginner trail
Rode from the rec center north to the end and then returned to the south end where it ends at the golf course. Not near as busy as other trails I’ve ridden. Shady most of the way with water stops along the way. There are plenty of spurs to explore if you want to ride farther. I think we logged just over 14 miles. Was able to park my c class rv in the shade near the trail. The Bergen rd parking lot was too small
A bit short for bikers, but well maintained, well designed, mostly shaded and mostly flat trail
It was a beautiful ride through the woods with lots of really interesting history. But there were lots of bumps due to tree roots which were hard to see due to the leaves covering them! We felt it was a bit too rough with our new e-bikes but that is simply a personal preference. We loved the posts along the way with interesting facts about how the RR was built. The Badwell Cemetery along the route was also so very interesting. We would recommend this trail if you don't mind the bumps!
Not a true bike path. Wayyyy too narrow and blind curves. I couldn't wait to get off of it. Ok for walking I'm sure but BEWARE it's not safe for bikes!
I rode the Palmetto Parkway bike path in North Augusta, SC for the first time this morning at 7 AM. The total ride, out and back, was 9.5 miles, according to my Ride With GPS app. The elevation change was 788 feet. The path was well maintained and I was the only cyclist on the trail. I saw no walkers. if you like hills, the trail is a good way for one to get a workout. As expected, I could hear cars on the adjacent highway, but I rarely saw one. The path is separated by a fence, berms, and plantings. I crossed three minor roads and two major roads. The major roads had pedestrian, crossing signals, making it easier to cross. The parking area at the trailhead seemed safe. I was the only one parking there.
Closed from savannah rapid to water pumping facility but can be accessed at that point and continue to downtown or access the wooded mountain bike trail at the pumping station.
I live in the area, and frequently walk all of these trails. They are excellent. They're not all connected currently. Due to construction, some sections are closed. The West Columbia section is closed for the next six months. Part of the Riverfront Park is closed too. Your best bet if you're looking for distance is Candi Lane or the Timmerman Trail located at Dominion Energy. You can get around 11.5 miles round trip from the Timmerman Trail to Blossom Steet and back. Candi Lane is 6.8ish miles round trip. The Timmerman Trail is mostly shaded as is Candi Lane. The Riverfront Park, not so much.
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