Pickens, SC Dog Walking Trails and Maps

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Length
Surfaces
Type

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

Drayton Mills Trail

2 mi
State: SC
Asphalt, Concrete

Duncan Park Trail

1 mi
State: SC
Asphalt, Concrete

Ecusta Trail

6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Glendale Shoals Trail

0.6 mi
State: SC
Dirt

Lyman Rail Trail

0.5 mi
State: SC
Asphalt

Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail

1.9 mi
State: SC
Asphalt

Oklawaha Greenway

3.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

28 mi
State: SC
Asphalt, Boardwalk

River Birch Trail

1.1 mi
State: SC
Asphalt, Gravel

Wilma Dykeman Greenway

2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Cleveland Park Trails

1.5 mi
State: SC
Asphalt, Concrete

Estatoe Trail

5.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Gravel

French Broad River Greenway

3.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Little Tennessee River Greenway

4.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Three Creeks Trail (SC)

1.2 mi
State: SC
Asphalt

USC Upstate Passage

1.3 mi
State: SC
Dirt
Accordion

Wadsworth Trail

2.8 mi
State: SC
Asphalt

Southport Road Path

3 mi
State: SC
Asphalt, Concrete

Bubble Gum Rail Trail

1.2 mi
State: SC
Asphalt, Concrete

Butterfly Branch Greenway

0.5 mi
State: SC
Concrete

Cleveland Park Spur

1.2 mi
State: SC
Concrete

Cottonwood Trail (SC)

1.25 mi
State: SC
Dirt

Croft Passage

12.6 mi
State: SC
Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt

East West Parkway Trail

3 mi
State: SC
Asphalt, Concrete

Green Crescent Pedestrian Bridge

0.4 mi
State: SC
Concrete

Liberty Trail (SC)

0.6 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

SC School for the Deaf and Blind Braille Trail

0.75 mi
State: SC
Crushed Stone

YMCA Connector

0.7 mi
State: SC
Asphalt, Gravel
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
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
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 Tallulah...
GA 1.6 mi Asphalt, Dirt
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 far as...
SC 2 mi Boardwalk, Dirt, Woodchips
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 bridges. The...
SC 8.5 mi Asphalt
Meandering around and through the City of Spartanburg's eastside, the Drayton Mills Trail offers a surprise retreat into nature sheltered by greenery from the urban bustle. This wooded trail includes...
SC 2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The trail extends from the dam at Duncan Park Lake and courses through the park to near Union Street by the baseball stadium. The path is a gradual hill (up or down, depending on your direction of...
SC 1 mi Asphalt, Concrete
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
Located in the quiet, rural outskirts of Spartanburg, SC, the Glendale Shoals Trail provides a lovely path for visitors to explore some of the natural beauty of the area. The natural-surface trail...
SC 0.6 mi Dirt
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
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
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
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 the Swamp...
SC 28 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
Constructed in 1981 as the city of Spartanburg's first mixed-use trail, the River Birch Trail was in rough shape, with vegetation overgrowing the route and the surface cracked and failing, until the...
SC 1.1 mi Asphalt, Gravel
This is a 2-mile greenway located in the newly improved River Arts District on the east bank of the French Broad River. It was developed as part of the larger River Arts District Transportation...
NC 2 mi Asphalt
Explore Cleveland Park via its paved trails that wind through the trees and fields, connecting the park's facilities and amenities.  The park includes the John B. Cleveland Event Center, picnic...
SC 1.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
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 most of its...
NC 5.9 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Gravel
Closure notice: The section that runs through French Broad River Park is closed due to extensive damage from Tropical Storm Helene. Please refer to the City of Asheville website for more...
NC 3.5 mi Asphalt
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 the North...
NC 4.9 mi Asphalt
The Three Creeks Trail adds about a mile to Spartanburg's growing network of trails, christened the Daniel Morgan Trail System or "The Dan" for short. The 10-ft wide paved trail stretches between...
SC 1.2 mi Asphalt
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
Accordion
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, while the Caldwell...
SC 2.8 mi Asphalt
Southport Road Path follows the south side of Southport Road from Cedar Springs Road to South Avenue. Heading west from Cedar Springs Road, the multi-use path passes the 295 Sports Complex, a DMV...
SC 3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Also known as the 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...
SC 1.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Part of an expansive revitalization effort that the city of Spartanburg has undertaken to improve the economic and ecological well-being of the Northside neighborhood, the Butterfly Branch Greenway...
SC 0.5 mi Concrete
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
A natural-surface trail that runs through the gorgeous Edwin M. Griffin Preserve just outside the center of Spartanburg, the Cottonwood Trail offers a lovely path into the wooded landscape surrounding...
SC 1.25 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 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
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
In the heart of busy Spartanburg, the Liberty Trail provides a beautiful oasis through a garden, along a tree-lined brook that cascades over a series of granite steps into a pool. Although only 0.5...
SC 0.6 mi Concrete
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
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
This unique trail runs through the campus of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind features interpretive signs in Braille that teach trail-goers about the types of trees along the route. The short,...
SC 0.75 mi Crushed Stone
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

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.

Glendale Shoals Trail

Glendale

January, 2026 by sv2t9n4d7v

love the bamboo forest along the trail

Bill and Dustie MacKay Trail

Popular walking trail

January, 2026 by jneakin53

Paved and shady, but in winter moss on the pavement can make it slippery. Many tree roots make for a bumpy ride for bicycles or skates. If you like biking on pavement try the connecting Terrora circle and Old 441 that has light traffic and follows the river. Delightful even on a sunny winter day. .

Accordion

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!

Glendale Shoals Trail

Such a peaceful walk and really cool spot

September, 2025 by neal2des

Such a peaceful walk and really cool spot

Ecusta Trail

Great Addition to Hendersonville

August, 2025 by gbjvybqw6s

We walked the trail and it was rather shady and comfortable. The trail was very active to be so new. Loved the Ecusta Brewery and the Market Cafe experience. The trail takes you past Elijah Mtn Gem Mine which would be a fun stop for the littles. I only made it half way as it was dusk but look forward to my next visit. Once you get further north and a bit more rural it was nice to see LP patrolling the trail for safety and awareness.

Doodle Rail Trail

great trail!!

July, 2025 by borourke63

My wife and I found this to be a great trail to ride. Nice 17miles and beautiful.

Drayton Mills Trail

Doesn't show everything

May, 2025 by carolinapremise

Doesn't show everything

Glendale Shoals Trail

local hiker

May, 2025 by decent-doles-2c

Very Beautiful Historical Trail !

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

Fun trail! Lots of amenities

March, 2025 by mlawlor72

I have ridden many rail trails across the US. One of the things that I look for are access to water, bathrooms and food. This trail has it all! Warm spring day - lots of people & dogs out enjoying the trail with happy smiles. There are areas of downed trees on either side of the trail from the Hurricane damage but it doesn’t affect the trail at all. It is paved asphalt so there are “root humps” here and there but nothing terrible. Gentle inclines and declines. I enjoyed my ride!

Cleveland Park Trails

nice 1.5 mile trail

November, 2024 by zgqk8kh26n

This trail was really nice and very clean and scenic around the pond with the ducks.

Doodle Rail Trail

Love this trail

November, 2024 by rawatt06

My husband and I love this trail. We have done it a couple of times. Took my sister and her husband on it. They enjoyed too. It’s smooth and clean. We park in Easley and ride up to Pickens. We always stop in Pickens at a restaurant and eat. (So my sugar levels don’t go too low). Then we head back. Very nice and polite people on the trail.

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