It was well worth the 2hr drive. 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. We stayed at Travelers Rest at the Hampton (being refurbished). Crosswalk signals definitely needed to stop the trail traffic. There are also several places to park in Lake Conestee Nature Park to access the disconnected southern segment of the trail. After reading the last three reviews, we felt they were so negative that we considered going to another trail. Look for the signs indicating the trail just to the East side of the river where the Woodland Way bridge crosses it. It was perfect weather that morning for a ride and I suggest doing that as opposed to an afternoon ride during summer months. Great trail for all types of cyclists to ride. Browse photos and price history of this 3 bed, 3 bath, 0.46 acres. We enjoyed the shops in Traveler's Rest and especially the small ice cream shop. We did this trail by chance (bad weather in NC forced to reconsider SC). The actual trailhead in Traveler's Rest is not really clear, even though you can see the trail and there is a lot of parking along it. But over all I would recommend this trail to anyone . It runs along an old railroad corridor, the Reedy River, and through City parks. Just a really nice trail. YOu can't go fast, there are some tough corners, you have to watch out for pedestrians because some is on a sidewalk. 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. Some people were critical of the train through town. Heading south from Travelers Rest there are several somewhat long stretched of trail you can ride without interruption. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. There were a few businesses along the way. Enjoy! Thank you to the people of Greenville for having the foresight to building this nice trail. Only minor improvements needed are a few pavement issues from roots (need to marked or repaired) and better signage in some areas. includes several side trails that have been surfaced with asphalt to connect the nearby neighborhoods to the trail. I love the Swamp Rabbit Trail and give it a 5 star but it does need to be repaved because it makes for a very bumpy ride. We rode the trail from Taft Road south to The end next to the bowling alley on Cleveland. Beginning in the north at Tate Road in Travelers Rest, the trail passes the North Greenville Medical Campus as it continues through the community's downtown. Although only a half-mile long, it travels by a pond and is quite picturesque. Also, the trail is now extended to the South, almost all the way to the campus of Greenville Technical College. It starts at the intersection of South Pleasantburg Dr and Cleveland Street. The child who was “forced” to do this, ended our trip with his approval who exclaimed it was the “Best Day Ever”. 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! There is a nice Hampton Inn in Travelers Rest. Pondering what and where to go i checked on links trail and found out Greenville has a bike trail called Greenville Swamp Rabbit bike trail which is a little less of 20 miles.well being a crazy cyclist who puts in 120 a week i booked 5 days in Greenville. 3. once you get a mile or two north of Greenville it is very scenic and rural, very relaxing. My wife and I came 200 miles to experience this much talked about trail. very nice facility. Negatives 1. Only minor improvements needed are a few pavement issues from roots (need to marked or repaired) and better signage in some areas. Overall our trip was about 30 miles. Use your GPS and downloaded trail map. June 3, 2010 Rode from Downtown Greenville the length of trail and back. 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. great maps and information on greenvillerec.com There are plenty of places to stop and rest, use the facilities, stock back up. The southern end of this portion of the trail is even worse to find. Downtown section signage is non existent and white arrows only add to confusion. Hope they get that extension to Simpsonville soon. My wife called an ambulance, got checked out, no concussion. I have seen rabbits, foxes and even deer (on the, newer, southern section near Lake Conestee.). 5. And a few things in Travelers Rest. There are tight turns on either end of a small bridge over the Reedy River. Pondering what and where to go i checked on links trail and found out Greenville has a bike trail called Greenville Swamp Rabbit bike trail which is a little less of 20 miles.well being a crazy cyclist who puts in 120 a week i booked 5 days in Greenville. • ONLY DRAWBACK is 3-4 very busy crossings with heavy traffic. A real-time, community-curated map layer of Swamp Rabbit Trail - Mile Markers. There is a parking area for the trail beside the cemetery. We live in Asheville, NC and plan to bike the Carolina Swamp Rabbit Trail often. I did't get lost. Also, needs more signage as you come into Greenville. Downtown section signage is non existent and white arrows only add to confusion. Great Trail...nice and long ! I would rate it five stars except for lots of "root humps" between Travelers Rest and Greenville. Locals rate it highly, because it is the only one around. Very bumpy, poor maint on travelers rest to berea section. plenty of places to stop and eat great bike and kayak shop in Travellers Rest. Rode this trail yesterday. This hotel is just across the street from the trail. In Downtown Greenville, signage is starting to go in along the finished portions of the trail. 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. 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. Wide paved trail ! Proceed up river on Reedy View about 100 yards. If you want to introduce someone to a rail/trail - this is a great one. The asphalt does need a little repair in a few places but overall a very enjoyable ride! They would be rough for road bikes. So many places in Downtown Greenville along trail to eat, linger in lovely parks. 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. My wife and I rode our tandem from the parking area off Lakehurst St up to Travelers Rest (TR) on a sunny Thursday morning. 5. It runs from Travelers Rest to the Greenville zoo. Also, Sunrift Adventures of Travelers Rest sponsored guided tours and free bike borrowing for rides on the paved portion of the trail in Downtown Greenville. stream. Sign Up. Great job to all the people involved in S.C. 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. 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. There are plenty of spots to rest, eat and sightsee. My daughter and I rode 18.8 miles. Used the parks paved trail and the signs to connect with the SR. Agree with other reviews that the signage in town might be a little confusing, the Trail is mixed in with the park's paths, but you'll want to see the sights here anyway - use the map or an app, and the way becomes clear. Swamp Rabbit Trail Interactive Map Swamp Rabbit Trail The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 22-mile multi-use (walking and bicycling) greenway that traverses along the Reedy River, an old railroad corridor and City parks to connect Travelers Rest with the City of Greenville, South Carolina. There are many places to take a break or grab a bite in TR. I thought the other bikers and walkers were very pleasant and the locals were quick to make sure we enjoyed the ride. I do hope, in the future, that the Swamp Rabbit trail gets so much use that the city/county is compelled to make connecting trails to the east, west, and south, perhaps along creeks since there are few more abandoned rail lines in the area. Falls Park, though crowded for cycling, was very scenic. This trail is doing a lot to bring life back to a city that -- like so many in the US -- has been decimated by the loss of a manufacturing base (in the case of Greenville, textiles). The path is showing signs of wear with cracks and bumps where tree roots are growing. Grades were easy. Signs are needed telling you where to go. We then headed towards Traveler’s Rest. 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 development of the 14.9-mile Cricket Frog Trail, which runs through the heart of Newton County, is no small undertaking, and Newton Trails needs widespread support. The roads north of TR lead straight into the senic areas of the foothills and several mountain stretches and the Blue Rdige Parkway. 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. It was a new adventure to us both. It is no wonder why. Life is not all about mileage and speed. Speaking of safety, the local governments need to erect better protection at major street intersections. 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. Amenities along the trail include lighting, picnic areas, benches, water fountains, restrooms, signage and bicycle racks. We are casual bikers but had no problem riding this trail from beginning to end. At one point you can see a beautiful waterfall. Greenville County Parks, Recreation & Tourism. Enjoy! Started out a little chilly but soon warmed up! There is a beautiful Hampton Inn right in this area too. The far north segment in Traveler's Rest is mostly sidewalk near busy street traffic, so it is just urban sidewalk riding (NOT a "trail"). It goes by Furman, i had never visited Furman. 2) we sure could use a bridge or two over the 2 VERY BUSY roads we must cross. Always love riding on the swamp rabbit. And a coffee shop. The RULES for a multi-use trail needs to be posted at every juncture that has a park sign. Way to go Greenville !! Over all, it's a great ride with great places to stop and shop or eat. Rode this trail yesterday. 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. The RULES for a multi-use trail needs to be posted at every juncture that has a park sign. Also provides excellent access to some of Greenville's beautiful scenery. Our group was two families with teenage boys. I know hendersonville NC-Brevard NC are discussing building a similar trail as well as Easley-Pickens SC. It includes benches along the way so you can stop and relax if you like. If you need bike supplies, there is a very nice bike/kayak shop shortly after you start the ride. 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. However, I found it difficult to get a good run going. Build it and they will come! 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. It was a new adventure to us both. There are a couple. 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. The only real problem with this trail is the rude "bikers". There needs to be a police patrol every day and ticket these troglodytes! This would be a great WEDNESDAY trail ride for sure! Either will work fine but the smooth tires and lighter frames are a little more comfortable. If we'd known ahead of time, we would have stayed there, because downtown Greenville would be a beautiful place to stay and play. From Faris Rd. Down Greenville way (especially around Falls Park) there's LOTS of eateries and diversions. There are a lot of scenery changes and plenty of places to stop along the way. They also have a chick- fil-a and a couple other eateries as well as a full cafeteria. Plan to be out there at least once a week when the weather is good. There are bike shops along the route which is nice. Also provides excellent access to some of Greenville's beautiful scenery. Beautifully maintained. All in all though, it is definitely worth visiting Greenville and Travelers Rest and taking a ride on the Swamp Rabbit! 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. When gates are closed, you will be subject to citation if you are found to be on the Irvine “scheduled program only” trails. I found it leisurely and quite well-traveled by bikers, walkers, and joggers for a Tuesday. But please be careful. Some work on trusses must be completed before paving can continue on into Downtown Greenville. There are two bike shops - one near the north end in Trravellers Rest and one near the South end on Hudson Street. For those bikers that were bothered by all of the activity, get a life. It starts at the intersection of South Pleasantburg Dr and Cleveland Street. There are many shops popping up along the way and plenty of things to see and do. How about some cross-walk (actually cross-trail) signals that stop traffic? The child who was “forced” to do this, ended our trip with his approval who exclaimed it was the “Best Day Ever”. I walked this trail in December of '09 between Cleveland Park and Faris Road and was thoroughly impressed. Use a little common sense and have respect for other people using the trail. The "P" Legend is available for the website domain manager to add parking point accesses to the map. 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. 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. Beautifully maintained. Located in Greenville, the 22-mile, multi-use greenway known as Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail connects the area’s parks, schools, and local businesses. I was able to get out for a quick 15 miles between rain drops from Greenville. Drove from Charlotte and cycled from Cleveland Park to Travelers Rest. Lots of great little shops and cafes in Travelers Rest. Stop in TR and have a brew and eats. We have a house up in Virginia (we live in Ga.) on the New River Trail and bike a lot there but we enjoyed the paved ride in Greenville....when we weren't dodging animals, children and slow people! • Slope of trail provides some gains and drops in elevation - nothing brutal but I am not a fan of “flat” for long stretches There are a couple of outfitters (at least) that will rent cyclists a ride in Travelers Rest. I come this way twice a year and make it a point on our way back to PA to ride this trail. This whole area is one big "park" where locals sit to eat their lunch or feed the ducks. This section is almost totally a secluded, riparian area. The detour was inconvenient, but that should be fixed soon. If you want a real challenge, take Cleveland St past Pleasantburg Dr into neighborhoods to Perkinsmill Rd or East Perkinsmill Rd (much hillier choice) . Once you get closer and then through downtown, there are a lot of side trails but they are also marked Swamp Rabbit. Now I live in Indianapolis, and I've enjoyed the city's excellent, far-reaching trail system from distant suburbs to downtown. 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. It is really not a trail through downtown. 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). Mile markers posted every half-mile make it easy to keep track of how far you've ridden. I went on a Saturday afternoon, as I have a job through the week, and it was a complete disappointment. Watch yourself! Take a breather and then continue west on the Mustard Trail and follow the trail marker to Red Rock Canyon. There are quite a few road crossings on this trail, but only a few major ones. The ride from Greenville to TR is a gentle uphill grade. From the bike shop, you cross the street to connect to the trail. We rode the trail from Taft Road south to The end next to the bowling alley on Cleveland. • Condition of trail is never an issue since main path is paved entire way 10 plus miles. Will definitely ride again! The trail is well maintained and has few ups and downs (important to us since we live in Florida, the land of flatness). There needs to be some SIGNS along the way to "educate" these bikers about announcing their presence when passing others. My next trip there will be to do ALL of the trail accompanied by an overnight stay in downtown Greenville. It was a great day! Way to go, Greenville County! We never got there. Very bumpy, poor maint on travelers rest to berea section. The city really needs to correct these many sign ERRORS! The paramedicics said they treat people like this all the time that get injured on the trail, especially on the weekends when its crowded. Enjoy! The trail snakes along the scenic Reedy River on a historic rail bed, surrounded by green trees and tall grasses. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. My daughter and I rode 18.8 miles. Really, this is a highly amp'dtrail in a great city. Sign Up. The idea was nice but the execution of the plan stinks ... GET IT TOGETHER GREENVILLE !!! I think the location is great, as it follows the Reedy River for most of its journey between downtown and the southern end. M. Willems. Views of the Reedy River are plentiful throughout the trail. If you stop, don't block the trail. Proceed up river on Reedy View about 100 yards. Nice ride though Falls and Cleveland Parks. Being new to riding though, lesson learned. My daughter loved it. I have ridden on this trail several times, but this weekend was the first time I have made it the whole way to Travelers Rest. There are a number of places where one be well advised to walk their bike due to narrow lanes and sharp angles (90 degrees). 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. Lots of cross streets, but it makes for good interaction training between road traffic vehicles and folks on the trail. We even stopped on the way coming back and rode around the lake at Furman. Signage appears to be complete now, including signs along the trails in Cleveland and Falls Park. Lots of great little shops and cafes in Travelers Rest. Overall ride is about 24 miles from Traveler's Rest to lake Conestee. Look for the signs indicating the trail just to the East side of the river where the Woodland Way bridge crosses it. We stopped in at the Swamp Rabbit Grocery and had some of their homemade bread! Approx. find trail maps, reviews, photos & driving directions on traillink.com Only downside is you have to stop for some major roads as some points, but other than that awesome trail. While not overly difficult and relatively short, Swamp Rabbit is one of my favorites for several reasons: This is also East of the old stables buildings. As you leave town, heading towards Travelers Rest, there is plenty of room for a faster pace with occasional stops for somewhat busy roads. Grades were easy. I will try it again at a later date but on this date I was disappointed with it. 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. I assume the trail will be longer some day. We encountered the weekend crowd. There were a few businesses along the way. I don't like the Greenville zoo area as well. More serious cyclists probably will probably appreciate this as a 10-mile warm up ride for a launch into the foothills of the Appalachians. We call out to them, ring the bell, and today one couple stopped and blocked the whole lane! Love this trail...wide..paved...you can make it a short or a long ride. south of White Horse Rd./CR 59 (Travelers Rest) and Lake Conestee Nature Park (Greenville). We rode this trail from Cleveland Park to Travelers Rest and back. Greenville south is beautiful, particularly in city. The trail is in excellent condition (99% asphalt). There is one place downtown where you will need to ride on Furman College Way (street) because the actual trail goes up steps. Once you get closer and then through downtown, there are a lot of side trails but they are also marked Swamp Rabbit. The southern end of this portion of the trail is even worse to find. Once you're out of downtown in the right direction, getting lost is not a concern, and we had no issues with the one or two road crossings on the route. 3. Really pleased to discover the city and their bike trail. Very nice trail. plenty of places to stop and eat great bike and kayak shop in Travellers Rest. Shows what a community can do. 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. We had a great time and travelled approx. We're really glad we did. Anyone could ride this trail. The ride from Greenville to TR is a gentle uphill grade. The idea was nice but the execution of the plan stinks ... GET IT TOGETHER GREENVILLE !!! The Reedy River runs right through River Place, and the waterfalls at Falls Park is breathtakingly beautiful. Some due to construction, some due to arrows on path the took the trail to a sidewalk? 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). In an attempt to depart from electronics, with much protest, I rented bikes for myself and 9 year old grandson. Well maintained and directed. Excellent Trail. I have two issues though. It's wonderful. There needs to be some SIGNS along the way to "educate" these bikers about announcing their presence when passing others. The trail really opens up after the Swamp Rabbit Grocery (as you head north)--lush, surprisingly well-shaded, not as trafficked. I moved to Greenville about a month ago and haved already logged several hundred miles of biking, running, and hiking on the SWR. It was perfect weather that morning for a ride and I suggest doing that as opposed to an afternoon ride during summer months. There are many places along the trail covered by the canapy which added to the experience. I am from Atlanta, it was nice to bring my bike up and use the trail. This is also East of the old stables buildings. 25 miles. 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. This trail starts downtown behind the Peace Center and is the beginning of much larger trail that will connect to Travelers Rest. Also many cyclists that didn't know much about trail rules and such. • ONLY DRAWBACK is 3-4 very busy crossings with heavy traffic. 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. We parked at the YMCA on Cleveland Street just south of downtown Greenville. It's wonderful. 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. The signs could be a little bit better, had to ask several times in Greenville which way to go to stay on the trail. rode northern section then around the lake at Furman University and back. The trail has a riparian view, but is bordered by an industrial and warehouse neighborhood with poor lighting so keep urban safety in mind. I would rate it five stars except for lots of "root humps" between Travelers Rest and Greenville. This is a great trail with many great places to stop, eat and have a cold beverage. 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. Greenville south is beautiful, particularly in city. There is one place downtown where you will need to ride on Furman College Way (street) because the actual trail goes up steps. The trail seems to have great buy-in from the G-ville and greater Greenville communities, which makes it heavily-trafficked. We ride this on a tandem several times a week and absolutely love it. It is not yet complete to the College, and lacks the jogging surface after you reach East Faris Rd. We've stopped in and went to Barnes and Noble with a Starbucks and eaten at the Moe's there. There are bike shops along the route which is nice. We actually thought the trail itself was very nice and would be great anytime besides the weekend. Please tell us the nearest mile marker and/or cross-streets (you can refer to the adjacent map). Very well maintained trail with some awesome views. Some signs are on posts, but many, as you get closer to the trail heading North, are applied to the sidewalks. 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. It was well worth the 2hr drive. Very pretty city also. 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. This trail begins at the far Southern end of Cleveland Park as it encounters Woodland Way. This trail begins at the far Southern end of Cleveland Park as it encounters Woodland Way. We are casual bikers but had no problem riding this trail from beginning to end. And a few things in Travelers Rest. I drive down from Asheville just to ride this trail....I enjoy it that much! It was also very hilly. I think we would do that next time! We got lost and wound up on streets four different times, a thing that never happened to me before. It is not terrible yet but will be in a year or two. The trail can be confusing unless you look at Google Maps. Overall ride is about 24 miles from Traveler's Rest to lake Conestee. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. Only downside is you have to stop for some major roads as some points, but other than that awesome trail. Bike rentals and food stops along the way. This might be a great trail if you know where you are going but it was very difficult for us. We're really glad we did. Future plans call for continuing the route through Simpsonville and Mauldin to connect with the rest of the trail. in the future Virginia Creepy bike trail is calling...R.my sprinting bike trail where i live no longer seems accurate. We vacationed in Blairsville Ga. and made a day trip to Greensville just for the Swamp Rabbit Trail. each in length). Map Legend; Find a street. 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