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Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway

1.9 mi

State: NC

Asphalt

Duncan Park Trail

1 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Concrete

Heritage Trail (SC)

2.5 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail

4.3 mi

State: NC

Asphalt, Gravel

Lindsay Pettus Greenway

2 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

19.5 mi

State: NC

Asphalt, Concrete

Lower McAlpine Creek, McMullen Creek & Four Mile Creek Greenways

5.8 mi

State: NC

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Gravel

Lyman Rail Trail

0.5 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail (Palmetto Trail)

1.9 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

Peak to Prosperity Passage (Palmetto Trail)

10.8 mi

State: SC

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Sand

Piedmont Medical Center Trail

3.35 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

28 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Purple Martin Greenway

3.2 mi

State: NC

Asphalt

River Birch Trail

1.1 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Gravel

Shelby Rail-Trail

1.5 mi

State: NC

Dirt

Thermal Belt Rail Trail

13.6 mi

State: NC

Asphalt

Baxter Village Trail

3.3 mi

State: SC

Dirt, Grass, Sand

Cleveland Park Trails

1.5 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Concrete

Twelve Mile Creek Trail

6 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Highland Rail Trail

1.6 mi

State: NC

Asphalt

Accordion

Ninety Six Town Trail

1.4 mi

State: SC

Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Three Creeks Trail (SC)

1.2 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

USC Upstate Passage (Palmetto Trail)

2.2 mi

State: SC

Dirt

Wadsworth Trail

2.8 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

Waterford Trail

1.5 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt

Southport Road Path

3 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Concrete

York Bicycle Trail

1 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

Bessemer City Park Trail

1.3 mi

State: NC

Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt

Butterfly Branch Greenway

0.5 mi

State: SC

Concrete

Cambridge Gateway Trail

1 mi

State: SC

Crushed Stone

Cleveland Park Spur

1.2 mi

State: SC

Concrete

Cottonwood Trail (SC)

1.25 mi

State: SC

Dirt

Croft Passage (Palmetto Trail)

12.6 mi

State: SC

Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt

Drayton Mills Trail (Palmetto Trail)

2 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Concrete

Glendale Shoals Trail

0.6 mi

State: SC

Dirt

Grace Street Greenway

0.4 mi

State: SC

Crushed Stone

Liberty Trail (Palmetto Trail)

0.6 mi

State: SC

Concrete

Pacolet Nature Trail

0.9 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

Pavilion Recreation Complex Trail

0.5 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

SC School for the Deaf and Blind Braille Trail (Palmetto Trail)

0.75 mi

State: SC

Crushed Stone

West Cambridge Trail

1.5 mi

State: SC

Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel

Wetland Trail

0.5 mi

State: SC

Boardwalk

YMCA Connector

0.7 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Gravel

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway The Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway has several neighborhood entrances in Gastonia. The 1.9-mile trail winds alongside Catawba Creek and Avon Creek with a few small bridges crossings along the way....	NC	1.9 mi	Asphalt	9 reviews
	Duncan Park Trail 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	1 reviews
	Heritage Trail (SC) There's no better place to take in Greenwood's industrial and railroading past than along the aptly named Heritage Trail, which extends more than 2 miles from the town center south to outlying...	SC	2.5 mi	Asphalt	7 reviews
	Kings Mountain Gateway Trail Kings Mountain Gateway Trail is situated in a beautiful natural park setting offering a picnic shelter, restrooms, drinking fountains, and parking. Much of the park is heavily wooded and the trail is...	NC	4.3 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	12 reviews
	Lindsay Pettus Greenway Running through the City of Lancaster, the Lindsay Pettus Greenway is a hard surface, ADA compliant multi-use trail that connects neighborhoods, schools, and local businesses, as well as providing...	SC	2 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete	1 reviews
	Little Sugar Creek Greenway Overview The Little Sugar Creek Greenway runs through eastern Charlotte and stretches for more than 19 miles down to the Catawba River in neighboring South Carolina. The trail is a beautiful urban...	NC	19.5 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	29 reviews
	Lower McAlpine Creek, McMullen Creek & Four Mile Creek Greenways On the southern outskirts of Charlotte, a series of connected greenways along creeks form a horseshoe-shaped path of nearly 6 miles. The pathway is primarily paved with wooden boardwalks over creeks...	NC	5.8 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Gravel	20 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	3 reviews
	Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail (Palmetto Trail) The Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail is just a short segment of what will eventually become the 12-mile Hub City Connector, which itself will be part of the larger Palmetto Trail, a proposed 425-mile...	SC	1.9 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
	Peak to Prosperity Passage (Palmetto Trail) Overview About 30 miles northwest of Columbia, the Peak to Prosperity Passage offers a scenic, shaded route along the right-of-way of a former Norfolk Southern Railroad corridor. Popular with dog...	SC	10.8 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Sand	18 reviews
	Piedmont Medical Center Trail Following the Catawba River, the Piedmont Medical Center Trail (formerly the Riverwalk) stretches 3.35 miles through Rock Hill near the border between North and South Carolina. The route is part of...	SC	3.35 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	11 reviews
	Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Closure notice: Greenville County Recreation has crews working to clear the SRT Network after damage from Hurricane Helene. Please obey trail closed signs as active crews are in that area. Please...	SC	28 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	100 reviews
	Purple Martin Greenway The Purple Martin Greenway provides a beautiful community amenity in Rutherfordton. The quaint western North Carolina town was established in 1787 and has many buildings on the National Register of...	NC	3.2 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	River Birch Trail 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	4 reviews
	Shelby Rail-Trail 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	8 reviews
	Thermal Belt Rail Trail Overview The Thermal Belt Rail Trail lies at the heart of communities in Rutherford County. The name of the trail comes from the surrounding Isothermal Belt region which results in mild...	NC	13.6 mi	Asphalt	88 reviews
	Baxter Village Trail 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	2 reviews
	Cleveland Park Trails 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	2 reviews
	Twelve Mile Creek Trail 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	8 reviews
	Highland Rail Trail Highland Rail Trail is named for the neighborhood that it runs adjacent to as it travels through Gastonia along the former Carolina and Northwestern (C&NW) Railway. Although short, it offers an...	NC	1.6 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews

Accordion

Ninety Six Town Trail The Ninety Six Town Trail parallels State Route 34 east to west across the length of the town. The trail sits on a disused Norfolk Southern railway corridor. The trail surface is stone dust except for...	SC	1.4 mi	Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt	1 reviews
Three Creeks Trail (SC) 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	1 reviews
USC Upstate Passage (Palmetto Trail) Closure notice: Due to Hurricane Helene’s significant damage across the state, the Palmetto Trail will be closed until further notice. Please visit the Palmetto Conservation website for more...	SC	2.2 mi	Dirt	3 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
Waterford Trail The Waterford Trail is a 1.5-mile segment of the Carolina Thread Trail, a system of trails and greenways in the Carolinas. Beginning by the River Park kayak/canoe launch, the wooded trail meanders...	SC	1.5 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt	1 reviews
Southport Road Path 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	1 reviews
York Bicycle Trail In northern South Carolina, only about 30 miles southwest of Charlotte, lies the quaint city of York. A paved bicycle trail runs through the heart of the community from its city park to its recreation...	SC	1 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Bessemer City Park Trail Beginning less than half a mile from downtown, the Bessemer City Park Trail offers a quiet natural retreat. The 1.3-mile route begins at the basketball court in Bessemer City Park and quickly dives...	NC	1.3 mi	Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt	0 reviews
Butterfly Branch Greenway 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	0 reviews
Cambridge Gateway Trail The Cambridge Gateway Trail stretches east-west along West Cambridge Avenue up to Calhoun Road/ State Route 225. The eight-foot wide stone-dust trail is lined with mature trees providing shade and is...	SC	1 mi	Crushed Stone	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
Cottonwood Trail (SC) 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	0 reviews
Croft Passage (Palmetto Trail) Closure notice: Due to Hurricane Helene’s significant damage across the state, the Palmetto Trail will be closed until further notice. Please visit the Palmetto Conservation website for more...	SC	12.6 mi	Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt	0 reviews
Drayton Mills Trail (Palmetto Trail) Closure notice: Due to Hurricane Helene’s significant damage across the state, the Palmetto Trail will be closed until further notice. Please visit the Palmetto Conservation website for more...	SC	2 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews
Glendale Shoals Trail 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	0 reviews
Grace Street Greenway Built on a former railroad track, the Grace Street Greenway is short, but offers those on foot a convenient and pleasant alternative to busier streets. Starting by the intersection of Reynolds Street...	SC	0.4 mi	Crushed Stone	0 reviews
Liberty Trail (Palmetto Trail) Closure notice: Due to Hurricane Helene’s significant damage across the state, the Palmetto Trail will be closed until further notice. Please visit the Palmetto Conservation website for more...	SC	0.6 mi	Concrete	0 reviews
Pacolet Nature Trail The Pacolet Nature Trail is a paved trail in the quiet rural community of Pacolet, located along the banks of the Pacolet River. The trail matches the sleepy nature of the town, providing trail users...	SC	0.9 mi	Asphalt	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
SC School for the Deaf and Blind Braille Trail (Palmetto Trail) Closure notice: Due to Hurricane Helene’s significant damage across the state, the Palmetto Trail will be closed until further notice. Please visit the Palmetto Conservation website for more...	SC	0.75 mi	Crushed Stone	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
Wetland Trail The Wetland Trail is a .4-mile meander through River Park toward the Catawba River. Beginning by the segment of Quality Circle that starts as Keith Drive, the trail continues as an elevated boardwalk...	SC	0.5 mi	Boardwalk	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

Recent Trail Reviews

Peak to Prosperity Passage (Palmetto Trail)

Could be 5 stars but....

April, 2025 by amsley4

The flat and scenic trail has all the makings of a beautiful escape - river crossings, swamp bridges, railroad crossings and bridges and small town charm. Started in peak and at about mile 7.5 there was a large impassable tree across trail prohibiting full biking to prosperity. The trail is not "crushed stone" (would be great if it was) rather it is more like fist size rocks making it a pretty bumpy and painful ride in the saddle.

Twelve Mile Creek Trail

No trail markers - difficult to navigate

March, 2025 by patricia5431

Not for someone who's not used to trails with no markers! My walk started off great and I started from Waxhaw, 7900 Prescott Glen Pkwy- beautiful walk but after walking a few miles there was a threat of rain so I turned around and obviously took a wrong path because nothing is marked! I walked out to a street hoping to find direction but it was pouring rain. I stopped to ask directions from a couple on their porch with young children and they said I was about 3 miles from where I parked and offered me a ride. These larger parks need trail markers because this was an experience I could have done without!

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!

Accordion

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

3184 Gilroy Dr, Fort Mill, SC 29707 access and parking

March, 2025 by mbham704

The access and parking is still blocked off to outside visitors leaving nowhere to park without the risk of being towed. This seems wrong for an open greenway.

Thermal Belt Rail Trail

Wonderful trail, great signage, trail wasn't to busy. Stop by Grumpys if you have any bike needs. They are super friendly and have great accessories. Only improvement I would make is a restroom at each TH.

March, 2025 by marcuslrawls

Wonderful trail, great signage, trail wasn't to busy. Stop by Grumpys if you have any bike needs. They are super friendly and have great accessories. Only improvement I would make is a restroom at each TH.

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Nice easy walking. Public access blocked off!

February, 2025 by smc0747

The reason for the 2 stars: It states there is parking located at 3190 Gilroy Dr (Indian Land) but the housing development blocked off the parking area and put in picnic tables! How is this ok when it’s supposed to be publicly accessible??? I took a pic, but I’m uncle to load it for the review.

Shelby Rail-Trail

The bridge has been destroyed because the broad River overflowed after tropical storm Helene came through

December, 2024 by willover65

The bridge has been destroyed because the broad River overflowed after tropical storm Helene came through

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Clean, well kept, and paved the entire way. The trail is well marked; however, there was construction so we had to go around certain areas. Me and a friend ran the entire trail and it was beautiful.

December, 2024 by kaelynkellogg

Clean, well kept, and paved the entire way. The trail is well marked; however, there was construction so we had to go around certain areas. Me and a friend ran the entire trail and it was beautiful.

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.

Three Creeks Trail (SC)

Nice trail

November, 2024 by zgqk8kh26n

This trail was fun to walk. Mainly flat with a few uphill challenges. It is a little scenic in some parts and close to the main road in others. It is near housing areas with cats scrounging around and the trail is close to the main road towards the end. There is parking area towards the very beginning of the trail which is nice too.

Thermal Belt Rail Trail

wonderful trail

October, 2024 by keowe

We just rode this trail yesterday. It was open all the way. They did have a lot of trees down but all are cleared off the trail. Highly recommend this trail.

Lyman Rail Trail

Really nice trail

October, 2024 by zgqk8kh26n

This was my first trail I went on after breaking my foot and 12 weeks post surgery I was ready to get out and this was the perfect trail. Short and sweet and easy to complete ¿¿¿

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