Biking in Upstate South Carolina: Mountain Bike Trails, Greenways & Scenic Rides
From paved railroad greenways to mountain bike singletrack, explore where to ride in Upstate South Carolina, how to choose a route, and what to see nearby.
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New South Carolina Bicycle Law Allows Cyclists to Roll Through Stop Signs
South Carolina has adopted a new Bicycle Safety Stop law that allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs when it is safe to do so. Here’s what the new law means for riders, drivers, and communities across the Upstate.
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Understanding Bike Trail Ratings: What Do Green, Blue, and Black Trails Really Mean?
New to mountain biking? Learn what green, blue, black diamond, and double black diamond trail ratings really mean and how to choose the right trail for your skill level.
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More Than a Bike Path: Exploring the Swamp Rabbit Trail and the New Rad Rabbit 2 Adventure Trail
From historic railroad equipment and the famous Travelers Rest mural to wooded bridges and the new Rad Rabbit 2 mountain bike trail, the Swamp Rabbit Trail offers far more than a simple bike path. Here’s why one of the Upstate’s most popular destinations keeps getting better.
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The Doodle Trail: A Journey Through History Between Pickens and Easley
The Doodle Trail is more than an 8.5-mile path between Pickens and Easley. Built along the route of the historic Pickens Doodle railroad, the trail offers scenic views, hidden railroad history, connections to the Pickens Cotton Mill, downtown attractions, and one of the most enjoyable walking and cycling experiences in the Upstate.
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The Ecusta Trail: A Historic Railroad Reborn as One of North Carolina’s Best Outdoor Destinations
Discover the Ecusta Trail, a former railroad transformed into one of North Carolina’s newest outdoor destinations. Learn the history, best stops, bike rentals, and why this scenic Hendersonville trail is worth the drive from Pumpkintown.
