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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, 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

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

Three Creeks Trail (SC)

1.2 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

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	11 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	20 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	19 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
	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) The Peak to Prosperity Passage segment of the Palmetto Trail offers an easy, flat route for most of its 10-mile journey. The views from the bridges are beautiful, plus there are ample opportunities...	SC	10.8 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Sand	16 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	9 reviews
	Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail The 28-mile Prisma Health (formerly Greenville Health System) Swamp Rabbit Trail links the cities of Travelers Rest and Greenville in upstate South Carolina via a former railroad...	SC	28 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	95 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 Closure Notice: The suspension bridge over First Broad River is temporarily closed due to flooding. Please check with local news authorities before heading out on the trail. Shelby's rail-trail...	NC	1.5 mi	Dirt	7 reviews
	Thermal Belt Rail Trail Overview The Thermal Belt Rail Trail lies at the heart of communities in Rutherford and Polk County. The name of the trail comes from the surrounding Isothermal Belt region which results in mild...	NC	13.6 mi	Asphalt	77 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	1 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	7 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
USC Upstate Passage (Palmetto Trail) Note: USC Upstate Passage is now open from the Rampey Center Trailhead to where it meets the Hub City Passage. The North Loop is still closed while under restoration. The USC Upstate Passage is...	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) Note: Due to the recent flooding, the Advance America Bridge along the Croft Passage has been washed away. The bridge was located between the southern trailhead and mile marker 1 and crossed over...	SC	12.6 mi	Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt	0 reviews
Drayton Mills Trail (Palmetto Trail) Note: Lower Drayton Mills Trail is currently closed for construction, but Upper Drayton Mills Trail is open. Meandering around and through the City of Spartanburg's eastside, the Drayton Mills...	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) 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	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) This unique trail runs through the campus of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind and features interpretive signs in Braille that teach trail-goers about the types of trees along the route. The...	SC	0.75 mi	Crushed Stone	0 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	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

Thermal Belt Rail Trail

Thanks for such a nice way to see NC

April, 2024 by vc2019

Enjoyed the entire trail on Aprils Fool Day. It is a nice wide trail from beginning to end. There are some road crossings but all are well marked. We saw walkers and cyclist on this overcast spring day. Impressive maps at the parking lots.

Thermal Belt Rail Trail

great ride

March, 2024 by dongrant18

Wide, long ascents and descents and varied scenery. We wisded that we had stopped at Fly Boy Pizza and Fly Girl Brewing at Mile 3.5. Super friendly bike store called Grumpy’s around mile 6 across the street from the trail.

Thermal Belt Rail Trail

Nice paved trail

March, 2024 by nharman84

You can do just about anything on this trail and it’s a nice length. Love this trail for walking and biking.

Accordion

Shelby Rail-Trail

Nice trail love the bridge.

March, 2024 by nharman84

My only complaint is the bridge has been locked for months with what seems like no real reason at this point.

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

extension

March, 2024 by m.september1971

The new extension on the south end of Charlotte is very enjoyable to ride

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

trail information not current.

March, 2024 by raven3

Going south, the map stops at Rt 485, however the trail does continues south into Pineville and beyond. There are areas further north that utilize city streets in upscale neighborhoods due to construction as part of hospital construction project. The trail is terrific just need to update the map.

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!

Lindsay Pettus Greenway

This was a good run. The trail is mostly flat. It's measured out and it's accurate. I really enjoyed this route and plan to revisit.

February, 2024 by laqnda82

This was a good run. The trail is mostly flat. It's measured out and it's accurate. I really enjoyed this route and plan to revisit.

Thermal Belt Rail Trail

Great Paved Rail Trail

February, 2024 by dy9b5wdhhp

I was visiting my parents at a nearby city and saw this trail listed. I hopped on it on the southern end in Forest City at mile 13.6 and road to the trailhead in Gilkey and back. It was a fantastic ride and nice to see that it is completely paved and lots of places to stop and admire. I plan on coming backs after spring to enjoy the trail in full bloom!

Waterford Trail

Needs some work

February, 2024 by kfeather72

Needs some work

Peak to Prosperity Passage (Palmetto Trail)

clean, easy trail

January, 2024 by bransom49

Rucked it up and back yesterday, full trail. Super clean, easy trail. No incline. Minimal views, good for getting in your miles. Rocks were a pain in the a**. Definitely need some trail friendly shoes. Feet got beat up pretty good. Some campsites along small streams. 6/10. Good for getting time on feet. Won’t be back except for straight forward mileage. Bikes would be solid for stacking miles on a simple trail.