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Find the top rated mountain biking trails in South Carolina, whether you're looking for an easy short mountain biking trail or a long mountain biking trail, you'll find what you're looking for. Click on a mountain biking trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.

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Florence Rail Trail (SC)

3.2 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Dirt

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

Sumter Cypress Trail

6.2 mi

State: SC

Dirt, Grass

Awendaw Passage (Palmetto Trail)

7.1 mi

State: SC

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Baxter Village Trail

3.3 mi

State: SC

Dirt, Grass, Sand

Lake Moultrie Passage (Palmetto Trail)

26.7 mi

State: SC

Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand

New River Linear Trail

3.2 mi

State: SC

Dirt, Grass

Swamp Fox Passage (Palmetto Trail)

46.4 mi

State: SC

Dirt, Grass

Twelve Mile Creek Trail

6 mi

State: SC

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

West Ashley Bikeway

2.7 mi

State: SC

Asphalt

USC Upstate Passage (Palmetto Trail)

2.2 mi

State: SC

Dirt

Croft Passage (Palmetto Trail)

12.6 mi

State: SC

Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt

Wateree Passage (Palmetto Trail)

11.4 mi

State: SC

Boardwalk, Dirt, Grass, Sand

YMCA Connector

0.7 mi

State: SC

Asphalt, Gravel

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Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Florence Rail Trail (SC) In 2003 the South Carolina Governor's Council on Physical Fitness recognized the Florence Rail-Trail Committee with a community award for its work on this tree-lined trail, which connects the Ebenezer...	SC	3.2 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Dirt	6 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) 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 walkers,...	SC	10.8 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Sand	18 reviews
	Sumter Cypress Trail The Sumter Cypress Trail begins near the golf course in Sumter's Dillon Park. The trail is unmarked but is mostly level and follows a dirt road and grassy path through the woods and open fields. You...	SC	6.2 mi	Dirt, Grass	8 reviews
	Awendaw Passage (Palmetto Trail) The Awendaw Passage is a 7-mile single-track segment of the Palmetto Trail, which will extend more than 425 miles across South Carolina when completed. Named for the creek it follows, this Awendaw...	SC	7.1 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel, Sand	9 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	3 reviews
	Lake Moultrie Passage (Palmetto Trail) This 26.7-mile segment of the Palmetto Trail meanders along the shores of Lake Moultrie, a 60,000-acre lake in Berkeley County. The Lake Moultrie Passage offers spectacular views of the water and a...	SC	26.7 mi	Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Sand	1 reviews
	New River Linear Trail The New River Linear Trail runs for 3.4 miles within the City of Bluffton in South Carolina. About the Route The route, which is shared with power lines along an abandoned Seaboard Air Line...	SC	3.2 mi	Dirt, Grass	9 reviews
	Swamp Fox Passage (Palmetto Trail) The Swamp Fox Trail is one of South Carolina Lowcountry's oldest trails and offers a long, flat, one-way journey through the swampy wetlands and coastal pine forests of Francis Marion National Forest....	SC	46.4 mi	Dirt, Grass	15 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
	West Ashley Bikeway Running arrow-straight between the Ashley River West and a wholesale produce stand on Wappoo Road, the West Ashley Bikeway links several suburban Charleston neighborhoods, providing a 2.7-mile cycling...	SC	2.7 mi	Asphalt	13 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
	Croft Passage (Palmetto Trail) As part of the Palmetto Conservation trails system, Croft Passage is a multi-use trail that passes through historic Croft State Park. Starting from the Glenn Springs Passage trailhead, the trail...	SC	12.6 mi	Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt	0 reviews
	Wateree Passage (Palmetto Trail) Wateree Passage is part of the Palmetto Trail, a developing trail system that stretches over 500 miles across the state. The trail is known for its wildlife, including deer, wild turkey, and a variety...	SC	11.4 mi	Boardwalk, Dirt, Grass, Sand	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

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.

Colonel Robert Bell Path

Beautiful pathway

July, 2025 by 71chriskirby

We ride this section along with the others to make up a nice long ride.

West Ashley Greenway

Very nice trail

July, 2025 by keulenjn316

Easy parking at west end, biked the 8.5 miles to the east end and enjoyed a yoghurt bowl from TCBY in west Ashley before heading back! There are numerous street crossings that are well marked for safety and intermittent shade along the way s well as resting benches.

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Three Rivers Greenway

Great trails, but not connected

July, 2025 by jcax120

I live in the area, and frequently walk all of these trails. They are excellent. They're not all connected currently. Due to construction, some sections are closed. The West Columbia section is closed for the next six months. Part of the Riverfront Park is closed too. Your best bet if you're looking for distance is Candi Lane or the Timmerman Trail located at Dominion Energy. You can get around 11.5 miles round trip from the Timmerman Trail to Blossom Steet and back. Candi Lane is 6.8ish miles round trip. The Timmerman Trail is mostly shaded as is Candi Lane. The Riverfront Park, not so much.

Shot Pouch Greenway

June, 2025 by 71chriskirby

Awesome Greenway , very well maintained and very clean. Definitely worth checking out and seeing.

Sawmill Branch Trail

e bikes

June, 2025 by jgn4136

i am concerned with safety on the trail given on monday in one down and back ride i counted 7 e bikes on the trail they are increasing in number. most people dont realize those bikes are powerful fast and very heavy compared to any standard bike. i have now cut my rides from every day to just three days a week and if it doesnt improve even less. its unfortunate i really like the trail its a typically pleasant ride. One of several attractions for me is the fact that the signs all state there are to be no motorized vehicles on the trail yet sense it re opened i have come upon a gas fired scooter two golf carts one atv and countless e bikes. Not really looking good for continued future use for any one not using a motor!

Sumter Cypress Trail

Good little gravel trail

June, 2025 by 71chriskirby

A pretty good little trail for gravel riding, but as others have said, poorly maintain and poorly marked. But if you look into kill time, it’s OK for beginners.

Ashley River Road Bike Path

Great path!

June, 2025 by foglekatelyn

Goes longer than 1.5 miles. You can park at Drayton hall elementary school and walk either way. Lead a to village green, which is a nice neighborhood with trails and hills as well.

Spanish Moss Trail

Wonderful trail

June, 2025 by dan.duggan

My wife and I took a three week bike trip in late Feb 2025, and happy we started with Spanish Moss. Nice flat, wide trail with different views of the area including neighborhoods, moss covered woods, water views and some commercial areas. There were a few busy road crossings, but nothing to worry about. Lot’s of historic sites along the route including the train station. And of course, lot’s of Spanish moss along the way, which for us northerners is quite the treat. Add this one to your list.

Baxter Village Trail

Baxter village trail

June, 2025 by foggyfn70

It was so fun for me and my friends on our surrons

Drayton Mills Trail (Palmetto Trail)

Doesn't show everything

May, 2025 by carolinapremise

Doesn't show everything

Spanish Moss Trail

This trail is one of the best. Entire trail was concrete and very smooth. Passed by Marine base with Great timing seeing 2 launches and one return trip of military jets.

May, 2025 by ricking62

This trail is one of the best. Entire trail was concrete and very smooth. Passed by Marine base with Great timing seeing 2 launches and one return trip of military jets.

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