The trail now proceeds a total of 1.3 miles South from this point. My only complaint is that it's not longer than 20 miles. This is a great trail with many great places to stop, eat and have a cold beverage. But the on-surface painted mile markers help guide one - and are a good safety feature. You also pass quite a few industrial sites which are not very scenic, but they don't deter from the "overall" beauty of this trail. I highly recommend this trail and stay for dinner in Greenville. The only complaint... there was not much for them to do while waiting for me in that area. A reader wants to know what happened to the machine purchased by Greenville County to make more efficient repairs to the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. The trail starts just across the street from the North Greenville Medical Campus, at 807 N. Main St., Travelers Rest, SC. Map Legend; Find a street. Crosswalk signals definitely needed to stop the trail traffic. Overall our trip was about 30 miles. • Condition of trail is never an issue since main path is paved entire way We rode the trail from Taft Road south to The end next to the bowling alley on Cleveland. Although only a half-mile long, it travels by a pond and is quite picturesque. I don't like the Greenville zoo area as well. There is a beautiful Hampton Inn right in this area too. YOu can't go fast, there are some tough corners, you have to watch out for pedestrians because some is on a sidewalk. Very crowded but still enjoyable. We parked at the YMCA on Cleveland Street just south of downtown Greenville. Restrooms available in both places. Enjoy, it's worth it. 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. From Faris Rd. Very nice trail. I think about 12 miles. 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. My son and I got on the trail at the YMCA and headed to downtown Greenville. Like a lot of rail/trails you don't want to let a tire wander off the path. There are quite a few road crossings on this trail, but only a few major ones. The trail is well maintained and has few ups and downs (important to us since we live in Florida, the land of flatness). You can still see some of the old rails where the tracks crossed the Reedy on a low trestle. Shows what a community can do. This would be a great WEDNESDAY trail ride for sure! Views of the Reedy River are plentiful throughout the trail. I moved to Greenville about a month ago and haved already logged several hundred miles of biking, running, and hiking on the SWR. A real-time, community-curated map layer of Swamp Rabbit Trail - Mile Markers. Average trail going north from Greenville. Good sight lines, no blind corners on the main Trail up to Travelers Rest. A lot of people eating their sandwiches while we were there. It starts at the intersection of South Pleasantburg Dr and Cleveland Street. Come give this one a try! 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. As you leave town, heading towards Travelers Rest, there is plenty of room for a faster pace with occasional stops for somewhat busy roads. I entered from the Zoo parking lot at Cleveland Dr and Washington. 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. I am from Atlanta, it was nice to bring my bike up and use the trail. In the downtown park area you will be sharing the paths with everyone and anything - usual "pay attention" applies. I suggest you bring a bike that is set up for a smooth trail rather than single track. This is also East of the old stables buildings. It is definitely a place I would bring small children to introduce them to the joys of biking. 25 miles. Fantastic! Restrooms available in both places. Also, would like to see more cyclists wearing helmets for protection. There is a beautiful Hampton Inn right in this area too. 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. Call it out or ring bell if you are passing. Parked at the north end accross from the hospital and enjoyed the nice, well marked, scenic ride to downtown. There are a couple of outfitters (at least) that will rent cyclists a ride in Travelers Rest. Both the view and the food were incredible. Very nice trail. Riding through downtown Greenville is especially enjoyable and the entire trail has ample access to bathroom facilities, food and water. grass along the side is cut nicely. We vacationed in Blairsville Ga. and made a day trip to Greensville just for the Swamp Rabbit Trail. From Faris Rd. You can support trail development by becoming a supporter of Newton Trails today or, if you' have already given a donation, consider becoming an annual supporter/donor. Very congested around the park during Sunday evening, so it isn't for speed racers, but wonderful for a leisurely ride. Life is ever fleeting! Super fun ride with a lot scenery changes. We enjoyed the shops in Traveler's Rest and especially the small ice cream shop. Keep up the good work and keep on keepin' on taking care of us runners !! Once again the only reason we went to Greenville was because of the trail. The path is showing signs of wear with cracks and bumps where tree roots are growing. I will try it again at a later date but on this date I was disappointed with it. The trail really opens up after the Swamp Rabbit Grocery (as you head north)--lush, surprisingly well-shaded, not as trafficked. Traverses a variety of locale with nice stops along the way. It has it all: restaurants along trail, nearby grocery stores, bike shops, water fountains & restrooms. 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. In downtown, it is very crowded - a bypass trail is needed. i get up first second day at 7am figuring who would be out and i take off on yhe trail ( great trail point ) back to who wpuld be out, well jogger on top of jogger...Folks i've cycle the N.C.R trail in gun powder park Md. History. The idea was nice but the execution of the plan stinks ... GET IT TOGETHER GREENVILLE !!! And a few things in Travelers Rest. The trail is complete for about 1.5 miles and a near-level walk. There are a lot of tree root bumps in the trail. 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. There are two bike shops - one near the north end in Trravellers Rest and one near the South end on Hudson Street. Build it and they will come! 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. They would be rough for road bikes. 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!). The detour was inconvenient, but that should be fixed soon. includes several side trails that have been surfaced with asphalt to connect the nearby neighborhoods to the trail. Lots of great little shops and cafes in Travelers Rest. Use a little common sense and have respect for other people using the trail. I am from Atlanta, it was nice to bring my bike up and use the trail. The Swamp Rabbit Trail travels right past the Park at Mile Marker 24 (Sunrift/Gateway) and Mile Stencil 24.1/.2 (Henderson Rd). 2. it goes right through downtown Greenville so you get to go right next to the falls. Locals rate it highly, because it is the only one around. Drove from Charlotte and cycled from Cleveland Park to Travelers Rest. Oh and we routinely drive from Hendersonville NC to bike this trail. Other than that, it's a GREAT trail for which we can all be thankful! The path can get pretty crowded and not everyone obeys the rules of the road. A map layer for Greenville. The only real problem with this trail is the rude "bikers". From the bike shop, you cross the street to connect to the trail. 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. River Place is full of shops, artists and restaurants. Down Greenville way (especially around Falls Park) there's LOTS of eateries and diversions. Signs are needed telling you where to go. Love this trail...wide..paved...you can make it a short or a long ride. 1) the bumps are AWEFUL and make the ride less enjoyable and if going the distance, making it hard to enjoy. • ONLY DRAWBACK is 3-4 very busy crossings with heavy traffic. There were moms with strollers, people walking and "serious" bikers (the ones that probably do bike races). Being new to riding though, lesson learned. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Had an absolutely wonderful ride barring some Marathon Trainers who were very rude to those of us who enjoy the trail. Plan to go on this trail again!! If you need bike supplies, there is a very nice bike/kayak shop shortly after you start the ride. Use a little common sense and have respect for other people using the trail. I drive down from Asheville just to ride this trail....I enjoy it that much! 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. 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. As many have said in earlier reviews, south of downtown is a maze - vary narrow, poorly signed. After reading the last three reviews, we felt they were so negative that we considered going to another trail. Thank you to the people of Greenville for having the foresight to building this nice trail. Trail map of the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail from Tate Rd. And a soft serve ice cream shop right on the trail. The tail is nice and the valley is pretty but the signage was confusing or non existent in many cases. Two years early my oldest son ( software writer n programmer) after a Greenville visit said Dad you need to visit the cleanest and one of the most beautifull cities downtown I've seen. As you head towards TR the trail takes a "jog" at Willard St. Plan to go on this trail again!! Love the places where Greenville Spinners (local bike club) have marked the trail, and the markers for parking, restrooms, etc. Lots of cross streets, but it makes for good interaction training between road traffic vehicles and folks on the trail. As you head towards TR the trail takes a "jog" at Willard St. 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. Mile markers posted every half-mile make it easy to keep track of how far you've ridden. There are many places to take a break or grab a bite in TR. Always love riding on the swamp rabbit. Nice job Greenville! Our group was two families with teenage boys. Lots of cross streets, but it makes for good interaction training between road traffic vehicles and folks on the trail. Based on previous reviews, we made the trip to SC from VA to ride this trail. • Places to stop and eat in GVille and Trav Rest The child who was “forced” to do this, ended our trip with his approval who exclaimed it was the “Best Day Ever”. Rating would be higher, but trail is in need of repair. This last section is about 6 miles and will give you about 600 feet of elevation gain. I think the location is great, as it follows the Reedy River for most of its journey between downtown and the southern end. But please be careful. Drove from Charlotte and cycled from Cleveland Park to Travelers Rest. The section from the Park to Faris Rd. It starts at the intersection of South Pleasantburg Dr and Cleveland Street. 3. once you get a mile or two north of Greenville it is very scenic and rural, very relaxing. Thanks to Travelers Rest and Greenville. I rode this trail to help burn all the calories from a long road trip. The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is easy to reach from Highway 276, which it loosely parallels, and there is no shortage of parking in the numerous parks along the route, including Gateway Park (115 Henderson Dr.) and Trailblazer Park (235 Wilhelm Winter St.) in Travelers Rest, and Falls Park (601 S. Main St.) and Cleveland Park (150 Cleveland Park Dr.) in Greenville. The trail is paved to perfection; a very smooth surface, and a very flat ride. Falls Park, though crowded for cycling, was very scenic. stream. Wonderful ride, can't wait to get back to Greenville! Thank you, again for all the hard work on making this long-awaited trail a reality. 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. 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. 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. I really enjoyed this trail and I look forward to doing it again soon! It was perfect weather that morning for a ride and I suggest doing that as opposed to an afternoon ride during summer months. 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. The next time you take a walk or ride on the Swamp Rabbit Trail… Hallelujah! Excellent Trail. Nice job Greenville! There were some food stops, ice cream stops, and even some brew pub stops. Also, the trail is now extended to the South, almost all the way to the campus of Greenville Technical College. About halfway between the two cities near Mile Marker 31½ is the Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery. We find other cyclists helpful and friendly, but my gosh, there are some ass@&*$s out there, walkers with idiot ear buds in, who REFUSE to step to the right! The trail seems to have great buy-in from the G-ville and greater Greenville communities, which makes it heavily-trafficked. Now in one ear out the other i let it pass, well a month ago i asked my GF when will our daughter be off, of course with Easter holidays coming up i was given the dates. I come this way twice a year and make it a point on our way back to PA to ride this trail. Also, did not visit it, but there is a cafe and store with trail access at one point. 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. The trail starts just across the street from the North Greenville Medical Campus, at 807 N. Main St., Travelers Rest, SC. River Place is full of shops, artists and restaurants. Approx. Pay no attention to the mile markers. We live in Asheville, NC and plan to bike the Carolina Swamp Rabbit Trail often. Hope they get that extension to Simpsonville soon. 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. A great trail from Greenville to Travelers Rest, that is fun to ride/run solo or with your whole family. Once you get to Greenville, you'll be amazed at the beauty of the downtown area. Back in October 2020 they started repaving the SRT at the Greenville city line and are heading north to Travelers Rest. Use your GPS and downloaded trail map. A great trail from Greenville to Travelers Rest, that is fun to ride/run solo or with your whole family. This whole area is one big "park" where locals sit to eat their lunch or feed the ducks. I think they need better signage on the beginning of the trail from the point starting at the zoo. All in all though, it is definitely worth visiting Greenville and Travelers Rest and taking a ride on the Swamp Rabbit! Lots of signs on the trail about the TR Farmers Market, I'd love to go back during the summer to visit that on my ride. I moved to Greenville about a month ago and haved already logged several hundred miles of biking, running, and hiking on the SWR. SOmeone figured a way to get from the the zoo south of town to the trail north of town and i give them credit. I went on a Saturday afternoon, as I have a job through the week, and it was a complete disappointment. The roads north of TR lead straight into the senic areas of the foothills and several mountain stretches and the Blue Rdige Parkway. 16.1 Miles 25.9 KM Point to Point. Goes right by Furman University and can bike around the lake there. The path is bumpy. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. Swamp Rabbit Trail Plant ID. GREAT 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. Some people were critical of the train through town. Detours not marked at all. Recommend this trail to anyone .The people here always nice too. Also, did not visit it, but there is a cafe and store with trail access at one point. Hopefully there are plans to build toilets or place portable toilets at least at either end of the trail. Wide paved trail ! Great Trail. Life is not all about mileage and speed. This trail begins at the far Southern end of Cleveland Park as it encounters Woodland Way. I think the location is great, as it follows the Reedy River for most of its journey between downtown and the southern end. 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