The roads north of TR lead straight into the senic areas of the foothills and several mountain stretches and the Blue Rdige Parkway. Hopefully there are plans to build toilets or place portable toilets at least at either end of the trail. Negatives
1. There is a parking area for the trail beside the cemetery. There is a beautiful Hampton Inn right in this area too. Will definitely ride again! 4. the trail is well maintained. There are plenty of spots to rest, eat and sightsee. Almost everyone on the trail is pretty courteous, in my experience--even around the tight turns underneath bridges and such. They recently took out the soft track on the Cleveland Street-to-the-Zoo-area stretch, which is a shame, but you can still get some soft track running in north of Falls Park. The southern end of this portion of the trail is even worse to find. The path is bumpy. Although there are a couple of steep embankments, fences have been erected in the most dangerous sections - it makes for nice views and plenty of wild life. It was well used by walkers, runners, bikers, saw roller-blades and a Razor scooter, but it never felt crowded. There are a couple of outfitters (at least) that will rent cyclists a ride in Travelers Rest. The two roads will meet up just before going under I85, which is where you pick up the southern end of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Hallelujah! Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. But that's great they could figure it out. No stop light. Overall, it's a great space, and I'm happy to be a part of community that so values it (in fact, it was the determining factor in where I decided to live in Greenville; no disappointments so far!). This should not deter you if in the area and want to get some miles in. Enjoy! The biggest issue with the trail is signage. each in length). Its a fun ride, but some areas have a drop off of quite a few feet. Detours not marked at all. I am from Atlanta, it was nice to bring my bike up and use the trail. I know hendersonville NC-Brevard NC are discussing building a similar trail as well as Easley-Pickens SC. Don't get me wrong nice trail but overrated. If I had any criticism, I would let everyone know that we could not find any toilets the whole distance (10 miles). Wide paved trail ! As a long time runner I was especially impressed by the four foot wide rubberized asphalt portion of the trail. 1) the bumps are AWEFUL and make the ride less enjoyable and if going the distance, making it hard to enjoy. We then headed towards Traveler’s Rest. A map of the downtown section was helpful for us, since we were new to the trail. 10 plus miles. The signage through downtown Greenville is terrible. Keep going about 4 miles and then cut into Furman University's campus. There are plenty of places to stop and rest, use the facilities, stock back up. Overall, a good trail to ride on. Thank you, again for all the hard work on making this long-awaited trail a reality. Over all, it's a great ride with great places to stop and shop or eat. I rode this trail to help burn all the calories from a long road trip. There are also several places to park in Lake Conestee Nature Park to access the disconnected southern segment of the trail. In the meantime, signs would certainly help get the point across. It looked like a rabbit trail or maybe an abandoned human trail. The Greenville Health System, a local healthcare provider, generously provided $1 million to help develop and publicize the trail. Varying from 8 to 12 feet wide, the trail features a paved surface for bicycles, skaters and walkers, with an additional rubberized surface for runners. I parked near the Zoo off of Lakehurst, lot had a lot of trees for use about all day shade. When we started at the zoo we found a few spots that we weren't sure which way to go but we just asked people near us which way to Travelers Rest and they pointed us in the right direction. There are two other road crossings that require extra caution due to high traffic (and no traffic lights) - West Blue Ridge Dr ( Rt-235) and Watkins Bridge Rd. The central part in downtown is "USELESS" for bike riding because it is in a very busy pedestrian area, and you have to walk your bike, and sign directions are horrible. There are but they are all ok, except one. 2) we sure could use a bridge or two over the 2 VERY BUSY roads we must cross. Yes, the trail is a little hard to follow in the downtown area due to the many intersections with park paths - the signage still needs improvement. Lots of cross streets, but it makes for good interaction training between road traffic vehicles and folks on the trail. My wife called an ambulance, got checked out, no concussion. It goes by Furman, i had never visited Furman. Way to go, Greenville County! There are a lot of scenery changes and plenty of places to stop along the way. According to Bike Walk Greenville both the city and county have been made aware of the terrible surface conditions on the Swamp Rabbit trail, but they continue to do nothing to make the situation better. The Swamp Rabbit will continue to grow offering fun, non-motorized recreation and transportation opportunities wherever it goes. Mostly, I'm running, but I also commute to the downtown on my bike, from the southern portion of the trail. Many of them act as if they are above needing to exercise common courtesy. This is a 15 mile ride one way, but the markers start at 24 and go up???? The only real problem with this trail is the rude "bikers". Watch yourself! includes several side trails that have been surfaced with asphalt to connect the nearby neighborhoods to the trail. • Slope of trail provides some gains and drops in elevation - nothing brutal but I am not a fan of “flat” for long stretches I must say....we will give it another try one day, It IS a very good trail! My wife and I, both age 54, rode this trail Friday, August 3, 2012. TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, Tate Rd. We rode it on a Friday morning in March and I was surprised to see how many people out! The trail is well kept and a pleasure to ride. Here you’ll find a parking area and kiosk at the trailhead, mile marker 41, and the terminus of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Really pleased to discover the city and their bike trail. Once you get to Greenville, you'll be amazed at the beauty of the downtown area. The following 3 digits represent the mile and tenth mile you are located near. Both the view and the food were incredible. Almost everyone on the trail is pretty courteous, in my experience--even around the tight turns underneath bridges and such. Always love riding on the swamp rabbit. Today was my first time riding the Swamp Rabbit (used the recumbent trike). It's about 0.2 mile long. TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, Tate Rd. Now let’s hope the city of Greenville gets on-board to fix the southern portion of the trail. 25 miles. The segment just north of GCTC is just a sidewalk near busy streets with traffic (it's NOT a "trail".) River Place is full of shops, artists and restaurants. Enjoyed being able to feed many of the animals. The workers did a good job, but it has PROBLEMS with SIGNAGE, and the biggest problem is that it is in SEGMENTS:
The southern part near Conestee is partly on the street, and doesn't connect with the main trail. My son and I got on the trail at the YMCA and headed to downtown Greenville. We ride this on a tandem several times a week and absolutely love it. The trail is convenient and pretty, although there are three places where you have to cross fairly busy roads. In downtown, it is very crowded - a bypass trail is needed. Grades were easy. Once you get closer and then through downtown, there are a lot of side trails but they are also marked Swamp Rabbit. We parked at the YMCA on Cleveland Street just south of downtown Greenville. Really, this is a highly amp'dtrail in a great city. Magellan would be challenged finding his way from the Greenville Zoo to the trail. However, I found it difficult to get a good run going. The trail is in excellent condition (99% asphalt). To reach the trail from Reedy River Falls Historic Park, continue up river under Main St. and about 1/8 mile to River St. Cross the street and continue along Reedy View Dr. (slightly to the left) until you reach Link Stone Park. Other Map resources; Open data; Edit it here! Enjoy a "Perfect Day in Greenville" on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Have ridden the entire Trail 4 times now and it is beautiful! In addition to the main area on Highway 51, there are two additional units. I love the trail and looking forward to alot of summer riding. Build it and they will come! They have preserved some of the old RR crossing signal masts, but only with yellow advisory lights. Unfortunately the trail surface is so rough and broken throughout much of its length that it makes for an extremely unpleasant riding experience for road bikes. It's about 0.2 mile long. Also, needs more signage as you come into Greenville. Mile markers spray painted along the Swamp Rabbit Trail help first responders location someone if they need help. United States • South Carolina • Cleveland Park • Swamp Rabbit Trail; More Trails View Trail Details. Plan. As it comes to East Faris Rd. So glad we stayed in Greenville to ride this trail. What a great surprise, a waterfall right in downtown. Very congested around the park during Sunday evening, so it isn't for speed racers, but wonderful for a leisurely ride. We ride this on a tandem several times a week and absolutely love it. https://www.facebook.com/BikesBeerandGrub/, 7/17 we arrived next morning I hit the trail for the next 5 days up to Tate Rd.then back to downtown Greenville, i promised to try Paris Mt. The north end of the trail ends with mile marker 23 (the intent is to continue the trail to the SC/NC state line 23 miles to the north) and the south end of the trail ends a bit beyond mile marker 36 (the intent is to continue the trail south to the Atlantic Ocean). Being new to riding though, lesson learned. The trail can be confusing unless you look at Google Maps. Speaking of safety, the local governments need to erect better protection at major street intersections. In Downtown Greenville, signage is starting to go in along the finished portions of the trail. There are bike shops along the route which is nice. Restricted Access Disclaimer "Self-guided" trail access is limited. Both the view and the food were incredible. It starts at the intersection of South Pleasantburg Dr and Cleveland Street. Keep going about 4 miles and then cut into Furman University's campus. A map of the downtown section was helpful for us, since we were new to the trail. On the way back I left the wife and daughter downtown while I rode back to the vehicle. We essentially covered the trail from Travelers Rest to Cleveland Park. The signs could be a little bit better, had to ask several times in Greenville which way to go to stay on the trail. The nearly 20-mile Greenville Health System (GHS) Swamp Rabbit Trail links the cities of Travelers Rest and Greenville in upstate South Carolina via a former railroad corridor. Today was my first time riding the Swamp Rabbit (used the recumbent trike). Greenville County Parks, Recreation & Tourism. If you're a cyclist, or even perhaps a fast runner, I think you simply have to concede the Falls Park/downtown portion of the trail to wandering, not necessarily attentive people; it's admittedly hard to tell where sidewalks, trails, and causeways begin and end in that area, so don't be surprised if people are going every which way down there, and it's easier for you to slow way down or dismount your bike. Once you leave Cleveland Park, you will start to get into some hills. There are a lot of scenery changes and plenty of places to stop along the way. I think we would do that next time! Great trail for all types of cyclists to ride. The nearly 20-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 corridor. Rode from travelers rest to furman and had a great time. SOmeone figured a way to get from the the zoo south of town to the trail north of town and i give them credit. We got lost and went the wrong direction in Greenville, which added an extra five miles and some frustration, but overall not a huge setback. The segment from downtown to Traveler's Rest is decent, but crosses several streets, and goes by many ugly abandoned warehouses. We never got there. Pleasant, easy ride. It was a new adventure to us both. As you head towards TR the trail takes a "jog" at Willard St. Thanks. Proceed up river on Reedy View about 100 yards. It runs from Travelers Rest to the Greenville zoo. Taking a side trip along the lake on Furman's campus is also a scenic treat. I have two issues though. If you want a real challenge, take Cleveland St past Pleasantburg Dr into neighborhoods to Perkinsmill Rd or East Perkinsmill Rd (much hillier choice) . SUBSCRIBE NOW Only $5 for 3 months. We made good use of TTR's bike shop as my wife had a flat tire along the way which they quickly repaired. Whoever developed signage should be drug tested. We call out to them, ring the bell, and today one couple stopped and blocked the whole lane! Great time! Plan to go on this trail again!! We got lost and wound up on streets four different times, a thing that never happened to me before. I come this way twice a year and make it a point on our way back to PA to ride this trail. I would rate it five stars except for lots of "root humps" between Travelers Rest and Greenville. They are currently about half-way done (5 miles) and are expected to finish by the end of the year. My daughter loved it. SOmeone is going to get killed or hurt bad there, the cars are going 55+ and were pretty steady when i crossed. I think they need better signage on the beginning of the trail from the point starting at the zoo. Afte a full day of trying to figure out Swamp Rabbit trail (where to start etc etc., I had it down! The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 21-mile multi-use greenway. Downtown section signage is non existent and white arrows only add to confusion. Hard to get the wife away from the stores and shops. We're really glad we did. Beautiful day! It was fun to watch the families that sat out on blankets next to the falls and children that were having a good time running around. I've ridden many bike trails, and this one is just "fair". And a few things in Travelers Rest. I park the car in Travelers Rest, point myself southward on the trail, and turn around when it's time. I went on a Saturday afternoon, as I have a job through the week, and it was a complete disappointment. (I'm sure the last one wouldn't get printed but it's true). The Y has a paved connector from the parking area to the Swamp Rabbit trail, which borders the Y's property. They also have a chick- fil-a and a couple other eateries as well as a full cafeteria. I did't get lost. This trail really needs upgrades an more challenge to it, when I first moved here I heard so much about how much a bicycle friendly community it was, I disagree big time with this people on the roads are very rude an can be really challenging an scary, The trails in Iowa and Missouri are so much better and a lot more of them. Very crowded but still enjoyable. I was able to get out for a quick 15 miles between rain drops from Greenville. Great Trail...nice and long ! It's just a very enjoyable experience. Pay no attention to the mile markers. Oh and we routinely drive from Hendersonville NC to bike this trail. There are a couple of outfitters (at least) that will rent cyclists a ride in Travelers Rest. 100 miles in this area is much more challenging than in the Midwest and folks are pretty warm and welcoming along the road (once you get out in the regions where Southerrn hospitality is a well-remembered virtue...)
However, I found it difficult to get a good run going. My wife and I rode our tandem from the parking area off Lakehurst St up to Travelers Rest (TR) on a sunny Thursday morning. Pavement is a little bumpy in places but overall an enjoyable 22.7 mile ride. As many have said in earlier reviews, south of downtown is a maze - vary narrow, poorly signed. This trail is at the top of our list as one of the more enjoyable ones we have biked and we will be biking it again. Landscaping along the trail has been completed near the Furman University campus. Thank you, again for all the hard work on making this long-awaited trail a reality. 5. Lake Conestee Nature Trail and Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 22 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Greenville, South Carolina that features a river and is good for all skill levels. We're really glad we did. Proceed up river on Reedy View about 100 yards. The trail has a riparian view, but is bordered by an industrial and warehouse neighborhood with poor lighting so keep urban safety in mind. If … The trail itself goes another 2.2 miles north of Center St. The trail is in excellent condition (99% asphalt). The trail is flat. So many places in Downtown Greenville along trail to eat, linger in lovely parks. I park the car in Travelers Rest, point myself southward on the trail, and turn around when it's time. The two roads will meet up just before going under I85, which is where you pick up the southern end of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. We vacationed in Blairsville Ga. and made a day trip to Greensville just for the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Very nice trail. There is a beautiful Hampton Inn right in this area too. grass along the side is cut nicely. SOmeone figured a way to get from the the zoo south of town to the trail north of town and i give them credit. Lots of shady trees. Other good spots on the trail include the Swamp Rabbit Trail Grocery and Café, Furman University and Campus, shops in both Greenville and Travelers Rest, Cleveland Park, the Zoo and we didn't even get to the southern part of the trail. to the College the trail is right beside busy streets. How about some cross-walk (actually cross-trail) signals that stop traffic? Stop at the ST Grocery and Cafe for some local food. Ride just a few miles and stop at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe for a delightful coffee, or organic peach, or fruit smoothie. Restrooms available in both places. There were moms with strollers, people walking and "serious" bikers (the ones that probably do bike races). Their cookies are delicious too! Thank you to the people of Greenville for having the foresight to building this nice trail. It was also very hilly. But over all I would recommend this trail to anyone . You can circle the lake, use the restroom or even stop in at the school cafeteria. I am from Atlanta, it was nice to bring my bike up and use the trail. Restrooms available in both places. They are currently about half-way done (5 miles) and are expected to finish by the end of the year. grass along the side is cut nicely. Great Trail...nice and long ! M. Willems. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, road biking, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Some due to construction, some due to arrows on path the took the trail to a sidewalk? Have ridden the entire Trail 4 times now and it is beautiful! Future plans include rerouting the trail on an additional pedestrian bridge that will take the trail on the outskirts of Falls Park and will hopefully include some additional signs. YOu can't go fast, there are some tough corners, you have to watch out for pedestrians because some is on a sidewalk. Most recently, a disconnected section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail opened in the city of Fountain Inn, which lies southeast of the nature park. Children running wild like animals and the parents not doing one thing about it. Heading south from Travelers Rest there are several somewhat long stretched of trail you can ride without interruption. I've ridden many bike trails, and this one is just "fair". This is a wonderful trail - plenty of opportunities for restrooms and refreshments along the way - one of those where you don't have to pack up a ton of gear to make it an enjoyable time for the family. Also food along the trail is crazy expensive....ham and cheese $11, really.. We really enjoy the Swamp Rabbit. But kudos to everyone who is working to extend the trail and make it better. They would be rough for road bikes. While not overly difficult and relatively short, Swamp Rabbit is one of my favorites for several reasons: Overall, a good trail to ride on. But over all I would recommend this trail to anyone . I think we would do that next time! A future trail section that is not yet paved has had the rails removed and the road bed graded through Furman University and is definitely usable as part of any excursion at the University. The trail is well kept and a pleasure to ride. A great trail from Greenville to Travelers Rest, that is fun to ride/run solo or with your whole family. These signs point the way to the beginning of the Carolina Swamp Rabbit Trail. Asphalt (not Roadzhyme) paving will begin soon at the Travelers Rest end of the trail and will be completed to Furman University before the end of 2008. Sign Up. The path is showing signs of wear with cracks and bumps where tree roots are growing. The trail is convenient and pretty, although there are three places where you have to cross fairly busy roads. My only complaint is that it's not longer than 20 miles. We are casual bikers but had no problem riding this trail from beginning to end. Linky Stone Park will be on the right (great native plant education for young and old) and as you continue past the park and beneath the Academy St. overpass, Carolina Swamp Rabbit Trail begins on your left, between the middle two columns supporting the overpass. I asked a local who did give me advice on what way to go, which helped or I would have been even more confused on which way to go. Detours not marked at all. There's easy access to downtown Greenville. The tail is nice and the valley is pretty but the signage was confusing or non existent in many cases. Excellent Trail. Way to go, Greenville County! Trail is nice and would have enjoyed more except portions of the trail are closed for maintenance. This is a 15 mile ride one way, but the markers start at 24 and go up???? About halfway between the two cities near Mile Marker 31½ is the Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery. The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 19.9-mile (32.0 km) multi-use rail trail in Greenville County, South Carolina, that largely follows the bed of a former railroad that had been nicknamed after the indigenous swamp rabbit. They would be rough for road bikes. Signs are needed telling you where to go. Many of them act as if they are above needing to exercise common courtesy. Am training for The Outer Banks Marathon and use The Swamp Rabbit for all my runs over 2hrs. Having grown up in Greenville, I had always enjoyed the quality of the downtown, but I thought it lacked quality connections for pedestrians to the surrounding neighborhoods. There are quite a few road crossings on this trail, but only a few major ones. • An Urban experience with plenty of places to shop and eat in downtown Greenville Swamp Rabbit Trail is connected for about 14 miles non stop if we had gone the whole distance through Reedy River, Falls Park, and Cleveland Park in Greenville. Also, did not visit it, but there is a cafe and store with trail access at one point. rode northern section then around the lake at Furman University and back. We parked at Travelers Rest with intention of riding to Greenville. Signage appears to be complete now, including signs along the trails in Cleveland and Falls Park. We rode this trail from Cleveland Park to Travelers Rest and back. There are many shops popping up along the way and plenty of things to see and do. I have seen rabbits, foxes and even deer (on the, newer, southern section near Lake Conestee.). Furman University is at mile marker 27 and the grounds are wonderful and a worthwhile detour to ride through. Trail was well kept, very wide in places and everyone using it respected lanes, passing, etc. This would be a great WEDNESDAY trail ride for sure! Negatives
1. The "P" Legend is available for the website domain manager to add parking point accesses to the map. A spur trail within the park connects the Swamp Rabbit to Conestee Park (where the playground and dog park are), while the main trail winds around with the Reedy River to the historic Conestee Mill and dam. Some work on trusses must be completed before paving can continue on into Downtown Greenville. A future trail section that is not yet paved has had the rails removed and the road bed graded through Furman University and is definitely usable as part of any excursion at the University. Now I live in Indianapolis, and I've enjoyed the city's excellent, far-reaching trail system from distant suburbs to downtown. Some pamphlets with maps would be a great help...if you’re going to brag on this trail, make it rideable end to end. We ate at Swamp Rabbit Grocery, and then stopped again for a beer in TR before we made our return trip. Future plans call for continuing the route through Simpsonville and Mauldin to connect with the rest of the trail. Hopefully there are plans to build toilets or place portable toilets at least at either end of the trail. Children running wild like animals and the parents not doing one thing about it. This trail starts downtown behind the Peace Center and is the beginning of much larger trail that will connect to Travelers Rest. We absolutely love this trail and are so very thankful for it! Crosswalk signals definitely needed to stop the trail traffic. It goes by Furman, i had never visited Furman. Not particularly crowded on a Friday a generally everyone considerate of passing edicate. (I'm sure the last one wouldn't get printed but it's true). When we started at the zoo we found a few spots that we weren't sure which way to go but we just asked people near us which way to Travelers Rest and they pointed us in the right direction. This trail is at the top of our list as one of the more enjoyable ones we have biked and we will be biking it again. Heading south from Travelers Rest there are several somewhat long stretched of trail you can ride without interruption. The trail is marked but still a little confusing. The trail is well maintained and has few ups and downs (important to us since we live in Florida, the land of flatness). The tons of people were fine. There are also several places to park in Lake Conestee Nature Park to access the disconnected southern segment of the trail. Great job to all the people involved in S.C. The trail starts just across the street from the North Greenville Medical Campus, at 807 N. Main St., Travelers Rest, SC. I entered from the Zoo parking lot at Cleveland Dr and Washington. So I'm extremely proud that my hometown of Greenville also sees the value of these trails, and the surface design for joggers actually trumps the surface of Indy's greenway system. Trail was well kept, very wide in places and everyone using it respected lanes, passing, etc. Build it and they will come! The downtown shop also does Segway tours and you can find the shop closed. River Place is full of shops, artists and restaurants. But the on-surface painted mile markers help guide one - and are a good safety feature. Future plans include rerouting the trail on an additional pedestrian bridge that will take the trail on the outskirts of Falls Park and will hopefully include some additional signs. See above. it proceeds on the sidewalk up the hill (West) to the traffic light at Cleveland St. then crosses Faris and proceeds down hill toward the College. It was perfect weather that morning for a ride and I suggest doing that as opposed to an afternoon ride during summer months. Map of the Swamp Rabbit Trail details and the greater Greenville SC area. We are casual bikers but had no problem riding this trail from beginning to end. 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