Gaffney, SC Mountain Biking Trails and Maps

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Ecusta Trail

6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail

1.9 mi
State: SC
Asphalt

Shelby Rail-Trail

1.5 mi
State: NC
Dirt

South Fork Rail-Trail

2 mi
State: NC
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Baxter Village Trail

3.3 mi
State: SC
Dirt, Grass, Sand

Twelve Mile Creek Trail

6 mi
State: SC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

USC Upstate Passage

1.3 mi
State: SC
Dirt

Croft Passage

12.6 mi
State: SC
Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt

Triple C Rail Trail

23 mi
State: SC
Crushed Stone, Gravel

YMCA Connector

0.7 mi
State: SC
Asphalt, Gravel
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The Ecusta Trail runs between Horse Shoe and Hendersonville, North Carolina. About the Route The 6-mile rail-trail takes trail users through a small town landscape. Leaving from Hendersonville,...
NC 6 mi Asphalt
The Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail is just a short segment of the Cedar Springs Passage, which itself will be part of the larger Palmetto Trail, a proposed 425-mile trail across South...
SC 1.9 mi Asphalt
Shelby's rail-trail winds through the western edge of the city between West Grover Street and Dixon Boulevard. Following the former right-of-way of Norfolk Southern Railroad, the unpaved pathway...
NC 1.5 mi Dirt
As you might expect, the South Fork Rail-Trail closely follows the South Fork of the Catawba River on the south end of Lincolnton. The trail rests atop a former rail corridor within land preserved by...
NC 2 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
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
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
The USC Upstate Passage is part of the Palmetto Trail, a statewide trail network. As its name suggests, the USC Upstate Passage begins on the campus of the University of South Carolina Upstate campus...
SC 1.3 mi Dirt
As part of the Palmetto Trail, a statewide trail network, the Croft Passage is a multi-use trail that passes through historic Croft State Park. Starting from the Glenn Springs Passage trailhead, the...
SC 12.6 mi Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt
The Triple C in the trail name stands for Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad. The railroad ran through what is now the trail from for about a century, with Norfolk Southern finally ending...
SC 23 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
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

Recent Trail Reviews

Ecusta Trail

enjoyed it

June, 2026 by aldo_desalvo

Short fully paved trail.

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

busy on both ends

May, 2026 by d_danek

We rode from Travelers Rest to Greenville. Looks like lots of places to eat and drink but we rode early. It was pretty crowded on both ends but nice and calm in the middle. Be prepared to dodge runners, walkers, and strollers. And an occasional high speed e bike. If you’re looking for a place to increase your fitness, this probably isn’t it. If your looking to just cruise and maybe get a beer your good to goandsomething to eat

Shelby Rail-Trail

Shelby Trail

April, 2026 by twbrock71

The suspension bridge is now fully repaired. The trail is in good condition. Wish there were trees around the parking lot for shade.

Accordion

Lyman Rail Trail

Quick Walk…

March, 2026 by kstylist.ky

There were a few spots if you wanted to have a seat otherwise just somewhere paved to get some steps in. There’s supposed to be some additions coming.

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail

“Bikers Beware: Steep and Rocky Sections on Foote Trail”

March, 2026 by aswheele

The 5-star reviews likely refer to the paved section at the Kings Mountain trailhead, which is an easy to moderate ride with a couple of hills and excellent amenities (restrooms, water, picnic tables). The town of Kings Mountain has done a great job maintaining this portion of the trail

The Foote Trail, however, is very challenging and I would not recommend it for biking. The surface is large, loose gravel, and diagonal railroad ties on the slopped portions make maintaining momentum difficult. The steep, rocky section along I-85 was especially tough—we had to walk our e-bikes both downhill and uphill.

Once you reach the bridge over the interstate, the trail improves significantly, becoming level with finely crushed gravel and very enjoyable to ride. The trail ends at Gilead Church Road, where there are no amenities.

Recommendation: Stick to the paved trail and the section south of I-85; skip the Foote Trail for biking.

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Great Easy Ride

January, 2026 by pjcobra

We rode only 10 miles or so mostly upcreek from the park in South Park. Perfectly paved trail crosses back and forth over creek. Pretty level with some small hills. Woods, mature developments, parks, occasionally through streets with very little traffic. Probably better scenery when not middle of winter. Real nice ride.

Glendale Shoals Trail

Glendale

January, 2026 by sv2t9n4d7v

love the bamboo forest along the trail

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Great Fall ride

November, 2025 by robertrollins28079

Wife, special needs adult son & I rode about 9-10 miles of the Briar Creek Trail on a gorgeous Fall Saturday. We accessed the trail on Park Drive in Pineville & rode north to the Park Road Shopping Center, where we exited & had a good lunch at The Flying Biscuit. Trail is in great condition & was moderately crowded on this Saturday, but not so much as too feel unrideable. Good combination of cyclists, joggers, & dog walkers. This trail is a jewel for the entire Charlotte area. Look forward to riding more.

Briar Creek Greenway

School Section

October, 2025 by jasonhappe

The section by the schools has no good parking. The greenway is not contiguous between the schools section and the Museum section at this time.

Briar Creek Greenway

Much Longer than the map shows

October, 2025 by jasonhappe

This needs to be updated. It now goes up and past the Mint Museum.

Ecusta Trail

Great bike ride Hendersonville!

October, 2025 by symptom07.trialed

Started at the Hendersonville visitor center and headed out. Fill your water bottles and use the restrooms at this really nice visitor center! Very well marked trail with lots of safe crossings for the roads! Super wide super smooth asphalt so no issues bypassing pedestrians and other cyclists! Rode all the way to the end and found a pumpkin patch! Since we were on our bikes, I only purchased five small ones for two dollars each! We also stopped by the farm stand trail side, and got some of the best Golden delicious apples we’ve ever had! Beautiful rail trail……kudos to Hendersonville because there were 1000 people using it on this stunning Saturday! It has a brewery, playground, coffeehouse, Quik Mart, all on the side of the trail if you need anything. We really enjoyed the countryside! A winner for a Saturday early Fall bike ride!

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Great Greenway trails with plenty opportunity to check out different city scape areas. Easy on/off for places to eat etc. Not too busy mid week riding. Would definitely ride it again.

October, 2025 by palaciosm025

Great Greenway trails with plenty opportunity to check out different city scape areas. Easy on/off for places to eat etc. Not too busy mid week riding. Would definitely ride it again.

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