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153 Extension Trail

1.2 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

Bill and Dustie MacKay Trail

1.6 mi

State: GA

Asphalt, Dirt

Blue Ridge Railroad Historic Trail

2 mi

State: SC

Boardwalk, Dirt, Woodchips

Doodle Rail Trail

8.5 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

Lyman Rail Trail

0.5 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

Oklawaha Greenway

3.5 mi

State: NC

Asphalt

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

28 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Estatoe Trail

5.9 mi

State: NC

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Gravel

Little Tennessee River Greenway

4.9 mi

State: NC

Asphalt

Wadsworth Trail

2.8 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

Belton Rail Trail

1.2 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Concrete

Cleveland Park Spur

1.2 mi

State: SC

Concrete

East West Parkway Trail

3 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Concrete

Green Crescent Pedestrian Bridge

0.4 mi

State: SC

Concrete

Patrick Square Lake Loop

0.6 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Pavilion Recreation Complex Trail

0.5 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

West Cambridge Trail

1.5 mi

State: SC

Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel

YMCA Connector

0.7 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Gravel

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Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	153 Extension Trail The 153 Extension Trail is a short, paved sidepath in the eastern outskirts of Easley, South Carolina. The biking and walking pathway was built in 2020 as part of a road extension project, allowing...	SC	1.2 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Bill and Dustie MacKay Trail Overview The Bill and Dustie MacKay Trail (formerly known as the Shortline Trail) spins a short, smooth circuit through Tallulah Gorge State Park. About the Route From its trailhead beside...	GA	1.6 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	10 reviews
	Blue Ridge Railroad Historic Trail Overview This moderately difficult walk follows the bed of the railroad that was never completed—the American Civil War got in the way of SC Statesman John C. Calhoun's rail dream. They did get as...	SC	2 mi	Boardwalk, Dirt, Woodchips	2 reviews
	Doodle Rail Trail Overview The Doodle Rail Trail connects the towns of Pickens and Easley in the northwest corner of South Carolina. The paved trail follows a former railbed for 8.5 miles and includes two wooden...	SC	8.5 mi	Asphalt	47 reviews
	Lyman Rail Trail The first phase of this rail trail opened in April 2017 and provides safe and convenient pedestrian access to Lyman’s commercial center. While it is new, it is already fairly well-used. The trail...	SC	0.5 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Oklawaha Greenway For lovers of outdoors, the Oklawaha Greenway presents a natural escape in an otherwise suburban setting. The greenway trails Mud Creek for a big part of its length, beginning its northwesterly...	NC	3.5 mi	Asphalt	16 reviews
	Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Overview With the perfect mix of cityscapes and natural views, the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is a Southern gem. The trail was named for the former Greenville and Northern Railroad, nicknamed...	SC	28 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	99 reviews
	Estatoe Trail Overview The Estatoe Trail is a relatively flat trail, spanning almost 6 miles between downtown Brevard and Pisgah National Forest. About the Route The bike path has an asphalt surface for...	NC	5.9 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Gravel	19 reviews
	Little Tennessee River Greenway Overview From woods to wetlands to meadows, the 4.9-mile Little Tennessee River Greenway passes through a variety of habitats as it follows the scenic banks of the Little Tennessee River. Part of...	NC	4.9 mi	Asphalt	19 reviews
	Wadsworth Trail The Wadsworth Trail parallels Willis Road from Harmon Drive to Hawk Creek Drive, with a spur heading south along SR 42-4382/Caldwell Drive. The Willis Road portion is 1.85 miles (one way), while the...	SC	2.8 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Belton Rail Trail The trail runs from the heart of Belton north towards Williamston. Beginning from the Belton Library, the trail travels north within the former Southern Railway corridor, paralleling Main Street. The...	SC	1.2 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews
	Cleveland Park Spur This 1.2 mile paved path meanders through Greenville's Cleveland Park, following Richland Creek and providing access to the downtown recreation area's various features. The trail surface is smooth...	SC	1.2 mi	Concrete	0 reviews
	East West Parkway Trail The East West Parkway Trail is an asphalt sidepath trail that runs for three miles along its namesake roadway in the northern reaches of Anderson, South Carolina. Unlike many sidepath trails, which...	SC	3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews
	Green Crescent Pedestrian Bridge This pedestrian bridge, the Green Crescent Bridge, is in the City of Clemson and first opened in 2017 as part of a joint effort between the city, Friends of the Green Crescent and Clemson Elementary...	SC	0.4 mi	Concrete	0 reviews
	Patrick Square Lake Loop This 12-ft wide paved trail encircles the fresh-water Patrick Square Lake and continues alongside Eighteenmile Creek through a wooded area to Nettles Park. A bridge over the creek connects the loop to...	SC	0.6 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete	0 reviews
	Pavilion Recreation Complex Trail This .5-mile paved trail loops around the athletic fields at the Pavilion Recreation Complex. It replaced the unofficial gravel path left after the railroad tracks for a children's miniature ride were...	SC	0.5 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	West Cambridge Trail West Cambridge Park and Trail are examples of a community turning its former railroad assets into treasured community recreation spaces. The 11 acre-park occupies the site of an old railroad switching...	SC	1.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel	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

Oklawaha Greenway

Nice Greenway connecting several parks. Much of it follows power lines. Not really scenic. Nice asphalt trail. Quiet. I wouldn't make a point of coming back.

September, 2024 by jmyers1891

Nice Greenway connecting several parks. Much of it follows power lines. Not really scenic. Nice asphalt trail. Quiet. I wouldn't make a point of coming back.

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

Shame to include a corporation in the name

August, 2024 by 05.unhurt-oceans

Nice place to walk. Gross to include a medical corporation in the name though. Gives it such a negative energy.

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

Great Trail, Misleading Length.

August, 2024 by jakedavies

I love this trail. It's not perfect, but I love the mix of rural, city, and the various spurs. In total, the trail may be 29 miles with the spurs, but from A to B on the main line, it's less than 16 miles from Greenville Tech to trail end in Travelers Rest. A fantastic length, just misleading to say it's more. The southern section connecting to Conestee Park is a different trail entirely (was a gravel road last I attempted it and didn't seem like a safe area), and shouldn't be included in the total. If the trails were to be connected somehow, not divided by miles of riding ON busy roads or dangerous out-of-shape sidewalks along an even busier road, perhaps then the 28-mile claim would be legitimate.

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Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

Signage!

August, 2024 by djmccloud

Please add signage in Greenville!

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

North End Parking

August, 2024 by z95s54hd8d

The very northern end of the trail starts just off Tate Road in Travelers Rest. You can’t park there. Park at the Ingles grocery store on Geer Road about a quarter mile away. We thoroughly enjoyed the trail. Swamp Rabbit Cafe is ten miles from the northern starting point.

153 Extension Trail

sweet short little connector

May, 2024 by bettiwilkinson1

Short little connector to Main Street

Oklawaha Greenway

Really enjoyed riding here. Wish the one big road crossing wasn't as daunting but overall a great trail with several parks to visit! Will def come back

March, 2024 by zekecarsella

Really enjoyed riding here. Wish the one big road crossing wasn't as daunting but overall a great trail with several parks to visit! Will def come back

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.

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!

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!! ¿¿

Little Tennessee River Greenway

excellent greenway

October, 2023 by tinalivingston108

Graveled roads as well as paved. Reminded me of the creeper as well as Chattanooga greenway combined. I would recommend this greenway …absolutely gorgeous!! Wish it could be longer. We rode 11 miles, but it’s so beautiful, you could ride it twice.