2. it goes right through downtown Greenville so you get to go right next to the falls. To find the trail from surface streets, Take River St. South from McBee or Broad Streets, or North from Camperdown Way. Since I rode it last, Swamp Rabbit has been extended about a mile northward. in the future Virginia Creepy bike trail is calling...R.my sprinting bike trail where i live no longer seems accurate. It needs a bit better marking in Greenville as the signs for the offshoots lead one to believe the trail is turning when it is not. It's about 0.2 mile long. Also food along the trail is crazy expensive....ham and cheese $11, really.. We really enjoy the Swamp Rabbit. At this time, there is no signage leading to the trail head, or identifying the trail head. Amenities along the trail include lighting, picnic areas, benches, water fountains, restrooms, signage and bicycle racks. Head injuries are bad news. Its purpose is to aid everyone - from out-of-town visitors interested in experiencing the Swamp Rabbit Trail to regular trail users - by providing useful trip-planning information. The path is showing signs of wear with cracks and bumps where tree roots are growing. Beautifully maintained. It is not yet complete to the College, and lacks the jogging surface after you reach East Faris Rd. Some people were critical of the train through town. The trail seems to have great buy-in from the G-ville and greater Greenville communities, which makes it heavily-trafficked. Now let’s hope the city of Greenville gets on-board to fix the southern portion of the trail. There are a couple of outfitters (at least) that will rent cyclists a ride in Travelers Rest. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 22-mile paved multi-use greenway that traverses the banks of the Reedy River, an old railroad corridor, and numerous parks. The trail has a riparian view, but is bordered by an industrial and warehouse neighborhood with poor lighting so keep urban safety in mind. Only downside is you have to stop for some major roads as some points, but other than that awesome trail. I got lost, with other people, and no one could figure out where the trail was. This is a 15 mile ride one way, but the markers start at 24 and go up???? This whole area is one big "park" where locals sit to eat their lunch or feed the ducks. May 13, 2017 - Explore Russell Baxley's board "Swamp Rabbit Trail" on Pinterest. Start by getting to the destination from your hometown. We started our ride in the town of Travelers Rest. There are two bike shops - one near the north end in Trravellers Rest and one near the South end on Hudson Street. Great trail for all types of cyclists to ride. I did't get lost. Once you get to Greenville, you'll be amazed at the beauty of the downtown area. 2. It’s the best spot for a long, off-road run in Greenville. We did this trail by chance (bad weather in NC forced to reconsider SC). The child who was “forced” to do this, ended our trip with his approval who exclaimed it was the “Best Day Ever”. Go directly to the map and bookmark it for future reference. Today was my first time riding the Swamp Rabbit (used the recumbent trike). We've recently bought bikes and really want to check out the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Like a lot of rail/trails you don't want to let a tire wander off the path. My only complaint would be to inform cyclists about letting runners/walkers know that you are approaching them by either shouting which side you are passing on or ringing a bell (if available) and shouting. This might be a great trail if you know where you are going but it was very difficult for us. The trail is much better and less crowded near Traveler's Rest and Furman. Convenient parking for the trail is available on U.S. 25. The scenery and cites are great. Hard to get the wife away from the stores and shops. 10 plus miles. Map of the Swamp Rabbit Trail details and the greater Greenville SC area. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, and nature trips. The map is especially content-rich inside the City of Greenville — featuring trail amenities and points of interest, as well as special considerations for a safe experience. Wonderful ride, can't wait to get back to Greenville! They have preserved some of the old RR crossing signal masts, but only with yellow advisory lights. This should not deter you if in the area and want to get some miles in. We started from downtown (rental shop) and headed north and ended at the river walk area (back downtown Greenville). 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. The city really needs to correct these many sign ERRORS! Very nice trail. 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. It was a new adventure to us both. Rent a bike and access the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail from the Trek Store by using the 1.5 mile long signed Laurens Road Bypass (on roads) to Cleveland Park. 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 quite a few road crossings on this trail, but only a few major ones. Do as much as you like! I parked near the Zoo off of Lakehurst, lot had a lot of trees for use about all day shade. Raising awareness of the trail, Greenville Hospital System and the Greenville County Recreation District promoted the Swamp Rabbit Trail with a scavenger hunt and free bike helmet giveaway during the … Also, the Greenville Hospital System and Greenville County Recreation District raised awareness of the trail during the Labor Day Weekend's USPRO Cycling Championships by presenting a scavenger hunt to lead children (and their parents/guardians) to the trail at Linky Stone Park and sponsoring a free bike helmet giveaway for children. This trail is nice but on the boring side no challenge what so ever, needs hills an at some points can be dangerous especially at 2 major intersections. More serious cyclists probably will probably appreciate this as a 10-mile warm up ride for a launch into the foothills of the Appalachians. includes several side trails that have been surfaced with asphalt to connect the nearby neighborhoods to the trail. Zoom in on this map around downtown, then click “Maps” in the top left, followed by “Layers,” then “Map Layers.” Landscaping along the trail has been completed near the Furman University campus. most yhe way up to Pa. , this Swamp Rabbit Trail is the beat incline decline i loved it, up to Travelers Rest the back to Greenvillebe careful be respect and dont be stupid thinking you can get around someone in time, its a busy trail..No forgive the misspells etc 4 beers later...its that good. There are plenty of places to stop and rest, use the facilities, stock back up. Use a little common sense and have respect for other people using the trail. The downtown shop also does Segway tours and you can find the shop closed. I rode this trail to help burn all the calories from a long road trip. We've ridden both weekend and weekday and much prefer weekday riding. Many of them act as if they are above needing to exercise common courtesy. Parked at the north end accross from the hospital and enjoyed the nice, well marked, scenic ride to downtown. It was a great day! I rode 90% of it last weekend, and the number of people using it was impressive. Now I live in Indianapolis, and I've enjoyed the city's excellent, far-reaching trail system from distant suburbs to downtown. Views of the Reedy River are plentiful throughout the trail. 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. Aerial ropes and obstacle course planned for future Swamp Rabbit Trail extension _ Jan 31, 2020; With the future Swamp Rabbit Trail extension planned for the area, Simmons said one key aspect of the course will be routes that span from one side of the trail to the other, giving those up high a view of the trail-goers below. The signage through downtown Greenville is terrible. My wife and I rode our tandem from the parking area off Lakehurst St up to Travelers Rest (TR) on a sunny Thursday morning. I love the trail and looking forward to alot of summer riding. The Swamp Rabbit will continue to grow offering fun, non-motorized recreation and transportation opportunities wherever it goes. Had a great day on this trail. Plan to go on this trail again!! Help defend and expand trails nationwide. The path can get pretty crowded and not everyone obeys the rules of the road. Trail was well kept, very wide in places and everyone using it respected lanes, passing, etc. There are gravel parking areas in multiple places along the trail, but the one I always use is the one closest to Furman’s campus. 205-G Cedar Lane Rd, Greenville. 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. This section is a little hillier. If you want a real challenge, take Cleveland St past Pleasantburg Dr into neighborhoods to Perkinsmill Rd or East Perkinsmill Rd (much hillier choice) . The Y has a paved connector from the parking area to the Swamp Rabbit trail, which borders the Y's property. Signs were very good in directing where to go on the trail. The path is bumpy. Stop in TR and have a brew and eats. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. We vacationed in Blairsville Ga. and made a day trip to Greensville just for the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The Swamp Rabbit Trail gives you 22 miles of incredible trails that take you past a lake, alongside a river, and past waterfalls. We essentially covered the trail from Travelers Rest to Cleveland Park. http://www.swamprabbitinn.comGreenville, SC named one of the best places to visit and one of the best cycling cities in America. Keep up the good work and keep on keepin' on taking care of us runners !! I don't like the Greenville zoo area as well. See above. Report non-emergency concerns to City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department at 864-467-4350 or call Greenville Cares at 864-232-2273 (CARE). They also have a chick- fil-a and a couple other eateries as well as a full cafeteria. The trail is marked but still a little confusing. To really get a look at what we’re talking about, click here . 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. The trail starts just across the street from the North Greenville Medical Campus, at 807 N. Main St., Travelers Rest, SC. Great paved trail with good signage. TTR downtown is a good rental location - here is the downtown part of the Swamp Rabbit trail near Hudson Street - just a block or 2 from TTR bikes: OpenStreetMap This is the southernmost part of the Swamp Rabbit trail in Lake Conestee Nature Park - no bike rental shops nearby that I know of yet, but a very scenic hike or bike ride. 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. As many have said in earlier reviews, south of downtown is a maze - vary narrow, poorly signed. Also provides excellent access to some of Greenville's beautiful scenery. From Faris Rd. Plan your trip to Swamp Rabbit Trail. The RULES for a multi-use trail needs to be posted at every juncture that has a park sign. Y’all we just found a sweet little base camp in the Swamp Rabbit Trail Campsite. Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is ranked #2 out of 10 things to do in Greenville, SC. One bar if you wanted a beer just north of Greenville. Opening & closing timings, parking options, restaurants nearby or what to see on your visit to Trail Head For Swamp Rabbit Trail In Fountain Inn? Drove from Charlotte and cycled from Cleveland Park to Travelers Rest. Not particularly crowded on a Friday a generally everyone considerate of passing edicate. Great views 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!). Great Trail...nice and long ! There are also several places to park in Lake Conestee Nature Park to access the disconnected southern segment of the trail. ", followed by 119 people on Pinterest. each in length). Mostly, I'm running, but I also commute to the downtown on my bike, from the southern portion of the trail. Downtown section signage is non existent and white arrows only add to confusion. You can park at the Greenvile zoo, or at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe depending on what you want to do on the trail. 5. You can still see some of the old rails where the tracks crossed the Reedy on a low trestle. Always love riding on the swamp rabbit. Use your GPS and downloaded trail map. It is definitely a place I would bring small children to introduce them to the joys of biking. If you need bike supplies, there is a very nice bike/kayak shop shortly after you start the ride. If you are trying to decide whether or not to do this trail, stop pondering and do it. At one point you can see a beautiful waterfall. Ride just a few miles and stop at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe for a delightful coffee, or organic peach, or fruit smoothie. 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 two-foot wide, soft, track-like surface is great for runners who are concerned about the pounding harder surfaces does on the knees, while plenty of room remains bikers on the asphalt. This is in a nice area. There are many places to take a break or grab a bite in TR. This hotel is just across the street from the trail. One city worker in a truck saw us approaching an intersection and let us know all was clear and he was stopping so we could continue through. My biggest complaint is that the SIGNS to the spur trails say that the spur trail is the MAIN trail--but they are NOT! 3. once you get a mile or two north of Greenville it is very scenic and rural, very relaxing. Thanks. The Greenville City Council adopted the latest development strategy for the Swamp Rabbit Trail’s 4.5-mile extension during its first meeting of the year Monday night.. south of White Horse Rd./CR 59 (Travelers Rest) and Lake Conestee Nature Park (Greenville). The trail can be confusing unless you look at Google Maps. Rent a Cannondale, Giant, Specialized, or Trek. I have ridden many trails an at times this is an okay trail but agree with other reviews until you have done it many times it gets kind of confusing where the trail starts an ends. Locals rate it highly, because it is the only one around. The Swamp Rabbit Trail gives you 22 miles of incredible trails that take you past a lake, alongside a river, and past waterfalls. The 20-mile trail is a safe alternative to running on streets and offers a mostly flat path with cool stops along the way, like the Swamp Rabbit Cafe, Furman University or Cleveland Park. This trail is a great trail for biking but also a busy trail. This trail is VERY well used. I walked this trail in December of '09 between Cleveland Park and Faris Road and was thoroughly impressed. The Swamp Rabbit Trail extension refers to a new 4.5 mile stretch of trail from Cleveland Park to CU-ICAR. But kudos to everyone who is working to extend the trail and make it better. We actually thought the trail itself was very nice and would be great anytime besides the weekend. Thank you to the people of Greenville for having the foresight to building this nice trail. Lots of cross streets, but it makes for good interaction training between road traffic vehicles and folks on the trail. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. Spent about 1 1/2 hours there. A map of the downtown section was helpful for us, since we were new to the trail. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, and nature trips. As you leave town, heading towards Travelers Rest, there is plenty of room for a faster pace with occasional stops for somewhat busy roads. The popular GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail has become one of the area's hottest outdoor amenities. Our group was two families with teenage boys. Really, this is a highly amp'dtrail in a great city. Based on previous reviews, we made the trip to SC from VA to ride this trail. We're really glad we did. 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. After a short gap of a few miles, the trail picks up again at I-85 and winds through Lake Conestee Nature Park, which offers 400 acres of beautiful forest, wetlands, and wildlife habitat. GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville: Address, Phone Number, GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail Reviews: 4.5/5. I think about 12 miles. Swamp Rabbit Trail Description. Following the Reedy River, the trail heads south through the park-like setting of the Furman University campus and continues into downtown Greenville, ending at Greenville Tech on Cleveland Street. Raising awareness of the trail, Greenville Hospital System and the Greenville County Recreation District promoted the Swamp Rabbit Trail with a scavenger hunt and free bike helmet giveaway during the … I have two issues though. Here you’ll find a parking area and kiosk at the trailhead, mile marker 41, and the terminus of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Slower traffic (on foot OR bicycles)needs to stay to the right of the trail (depending on your direction of travel)so other traffic can go safely around them. Whoever developed signage should be drug tested. The trail will provide a safe bicycle and pedestrian connection to neighborhoods, offices and retailers between Haywood Road and Woodruff Road. Proceed up river on Reedy View about 100 yards. This site is located about 18 minutes north of Greenville, South Carolina (or 7.6 miles). Rating would be higher, but trail is in need of repair. There were a few businesses along the way. 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. There were many cyclists, like ourselves, just out to have a good ride but dodging children and dogs is not my idea of a fun weekend. Places to venture off trail in Travelers Rest, food, etc. Goes right by Furman University and can bike around the lake there. If you're up for a fairly long trail ride, then this one is GREAT. I think of it the other way. No stop light. There needs to be some SIGNS along the way to "educate" these bikers about announcing their presence when passing others. 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. Stop at the ST Grocery and Cafe for some local food. Started out a little chilly but soon warmed up! My daughter and I rode 18.8 miles. 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. Pleasant, easy ride. Watch for turns marked on the streets. Also, needs more signage as you come into Greenville. And a few things in Travelers Rest. 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. Free air, water, trail map & rescue service. GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Swamp Rabbit Trail is set to reopen in Greenville this month. In downtown, it is very crowded - a bypass trail is needed. 205-G Cedar Lane Rd, Greenville. Another runner confused at same spot. Other than that, it's a GREAT trail for which we can all be thankful! Hotels near GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville on Tripadvisor: Find 9,467 traveller reviews, 6,452 candid photos, and prices for 185 hotels near GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, SC. 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. 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