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Best Mountain Biking in South Carolina

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#1. West Ashley Greenway


West Ashley Greenway parallels U.S. Highway 17 from South Windermere Shopping Center to Main Road, a few hundred yards short of the drawbridge over to Johns Island. This linear, grassy trail, once lin…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Charleston, SC - Mountain Biking - 21 miles    Best Trail in SC - Click to view all (About Top Trails)
Published by Falcon Publishing

#2. Swamp Fox Trail


The Swamp Fox Trail, part of South Carolina’s rail-trail system, follows old railroad logging trams for much of its length. You will need some patience to deal with the jolting of one bumpy stretch ca…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Charleston, SC - Mountain Biking - 13.3 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#3. Issaqueena Lake Trail


This trail is the most popular ride at Issaqueena Lake, and for good reason. The extremely fast singletrack combined with the scenic miles along the lake make an excellent ride. Before you begin this…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Clemson, SC - Mountain Biking - 7.8 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#4. Harbison Loop


Combine the forest’s three loops and you have the locals’ favorite ride. Use Firebreak West as an entrance trail and the Firebreak East as an exit trail for this loop. You can ride the main gravel roa…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Columbia, SC - Mountain Biking - 9.3 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#5. Lake Moultrie Passage


This long trail incorporates Santee-Cooper’s dike system to provide a flat ride around the northern half of Lake Moultrie. You will be rewarded with views across the lake when you reach the top of Eas…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Charleston, SC - Mountain Biking - 60 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#6. Timmons Park Mountain Bike Trail


The Greenville Spinners built this trail with the intent of having a practice ground close to home for after-work and lunch-hour workouts. Most locals use the trail on weekdays, riding the loop three…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Greenville, SC - Mountain Biking - 1.8 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#7. Firetower Trail


elevation 1,555 feet) to the top of Paris Mountain (1,978 feet). There is no longer a firetower on the summit, only the abandoned foundation of the caretaker’s house. Most mountain bikers come to Pari…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Greenville, SC - Mountain Biking - 3.2 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#8. Tour de Dump


The parking lot at Southside has been packed recently. The main loop is well marked with orange blazes and circles one of the county’s landfills. This ride begins along a powerline cut, but soon enter…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Spartanburg, SC - Mountain Biking - 5.6 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#9. Pinckney Island Ride


Pinckney, the largest of five islands in the refuge and the only one open to the public, is popular with runners, walkers, bicyclists, photographers, and bird watchers. A gravel road and a grassy path…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Ridgeland, SC - Mountain Biking - 6.8 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#10. Horn Creek Trail


Many mountain bikers consider Horn Creek Trail the most popular ride in Sumter National Forest. The excellent singletrack is definitely the Forest Service’s pride and joy. The scenery of this rolling…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Modoc, SC - Mountain Biking - 5.7 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#11. Sesqui Mountain Bike Trail


The Sesqui Mountain Bike Trail’s proximity to Columbia and accessibility from three major interstates adds to its popularity. The sandy singletrack was built on a terraced area of the park, and you ca…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Columbia, SC - Mountain Biking - 6.1 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#12. Firebreak Trail


A portion of the Midlands Mountain Trail connects Firebreak Trail West and Firebreak Trail East to create the longest designated loop in the forest. Locals consider the West an entrance trail and the…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Columbia, SC - Mountain Biking - 4.3 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#13. Killer Three Loop


Mountain bikers have been racing in Manchester State Forest for ten years. After Hurricane Hugo in 1989, the current loop was built and is maintained by the Sumter Chain Gang Cycling Club. The club, a…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Sumter, SC - Mountain Biking - 7.5 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#14. Steven's Creek Trail


Steven’s Creek, preferred by many local riders for its technical challenges, is tougher than both Horn Creek and Turkey Creek trails. This out and back offers steeper hills, tight switchbacks, numerou…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Modoc, SC - Mountain Biking - 11 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#15. Fants Grove Lake Trail


Follow the shoreline of Lake Hartwell in and out of several wooded coves on this short, technical loop. Seed Orchard Road takes you down to a point on Lake Hartwell. Take a swim before you begin the s…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Clemson, SC - Mountain Biking - 4.3 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#16. Lynches Woods Bike Trail


This new trail is getting a lot of traffic out of Columbia. While there are horse trails in the area, this loop is designated for hikers and bikers only. The ride offers many technical challenges, tak…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Newberry, SC - Mountain Biking - 6.1 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#17. Spanish Mount Trail


This loop leads to cliffs overlooking a bend in Big Bay Creek where you can visit an ancient Indian shell mound that dates back some 4,000 years. The purpose of the Spanish Mount, which is similar to…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Walterboro, SC - Mountain Biking - 3.2 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#18. Dalton Road Ride


Dalton Road, a well-maintained, closed forest road that consists of gravel, clay, and sand, is linked with several stretches of singletrack to create this 5-mile loop. You will travel half of Dalton R…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Clemson, SC - Mountain Biking - 5 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#19. Bike / Hike Trail


On the Bike/Hike Trail, you’ll explore a range of habitats as you parallel the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and loop around on a dike system. The impounded waters provide a valuable food source for…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Georgetown, SC - Mountain Biking - 7.4 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

#20. Long Cane Horse Trail


The Long Cane Horse Trail offers close to 25 miles of bridle path. Horses and mountain bikers don’t always mix, but if you’ve often ridden Parson’s Motorcycle Trail, a little exploring might be just t…
From the guidebook "Mountain Biking South Carolina"
Abbeville, SC - Mountain Biking - 16.1 miles   
Published by Falcon Publishing

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