CYCLING IN GREENVILLE, SC

Explore the Best Biking Routes and Trails

Looking to pedal your way through Greenville? The Upstate is a haven for cyclists of all levels, offering diverse terrain, exceptional local bike shops, and a connection to cycling legend George Hincapie. Whether you're cruising along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, tackling scenic road routes up Paris Mountain, or exploring mountain biking paths, Greenville, SC, offers a ride for every cyclist. From leisurely spins to heart-pumping adventures, discover the best places to bike, local outfitters for rentals, and itineraries to embrace the opportunity to explore Greenville on two wheels.

1. Leisure Biking

The 28-mile-long Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, once a railroad corridor, is one of Greenville’s most popular recreational options. With easy-access entry points, water stops, and restrooms, rolling (or strolling) along the paved path is a captivating way to explore the landscape, from Travelers Rest into Downtown Greenville, through Cleveland Park, and beyond. A second southern section of the SRT provides offshoots to traverse inside Lake Conestee Nature Preserve 

2. Road Cycling

Each month, more than a dozen local cycling clubs spin down local roads with shifters clicking and gears shifting. Favorite thigh-burning rides include a benchmark trip up Caesars Head and a gut-busting climb up Sassafras Mountain (the highest point in SC). Interested in a group ride or multi-day tour? Swing by one of the local shops (see below) or touch base with Greenville Spinners Bicycle Club. Other road bike options include guided, luxury 4-day and 7-day rides with Trek Travel.

 

Man wearing a helmet on a bike, cycling in the road.

3. Mountain Biking

The Upstate region has become a hotbed for mountain biking, with dozens of trails that start just beyond the city limits. The JFA Trail at Pleasant Ridge County Park in Slater-Marietta is recommended for beginners. Experienced riders will want to head for nearby Paris Mountain State Park, with extreme thrill-seekers pedaling north of the border for Pisgah National Forest or DuPont State Recreational Forest.

Mountain Bike Ride Itinerary: Approx. 12 Challenging Miles; Grade Varies Dramatically

  • Start at the Mountain Creek trailhead near Paris Mountain State Park’s main entrance. Stay on the right fork when the trail becomes Sulphur Springs Trail for a technical climb.

  • Take Brissy Ridge Trail to Pipsissewa Trail down to the North Lake Trail, which runs along the park’s holding pond.

  • From North Lake Trail, take Kanuga Trail to Fire Tower Trail to loop back down to Sulphur Springs Trail.

  • To return to the parking lots at the park entrance, there is the option to go back down Sulphur Springs and Mountain Creek (which has a tight, technical descent) or to take the paved park road.

Note: The trails are closed to bikes on Saturdays. 

A mountain bikers speeds along a path at Paris Mountain State Park.

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