Swamp Rabbit Trail – Swamp Rabbit Tram Trail loop from Travelers Rest

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Swamp Rabbit Trail – Swamp Rabbit Tram Trail loop from Travelers Rest

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Swamp Rabbit Trail – Swamp Rabbit Tram Trail loop from Travelers Rest

04:54

80.6km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 110 m for 15 m

After 80.5 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.95 km

Swamp Rabbit Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Swamp Rabbit Trail, once a railroad, now a beloved biking route, winds through Upstate South Carolina. Rich in history, this converted rail corridor offers cyclists a scenic journey past woodlands, parks, and the Reedy River. Its transformation into a trail has revitalized communities, fostering recreation and cultural connections.

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10.9 km

Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery

Highlight • Cafe

A gathering place where families, friends, and farmers unite, sharing food stories, forging connections, and turning neighbors into friends. Their craft coffee and espresso are sourced sustainably, and you can enjoy all natural meal.

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14.5 km

Reedy River

Lake

15.2 km

Falls Park

Highlight • Waterfall

Falls Park on the Reedy, in Greenville's Historic West End, is more than nature's delight—it's a cherished city gem. A versatile haven for all ages, where people gather to thrive and celebrate life.

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16.2 km

Bridge at Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr. Memorial

Highlight • Bridge

A fascinating pedestrian bridge for connecting with nature in the public gardens on both sides of the Reedy River. There are plenty of quiet places to relax in the park. Here you can enjoy the river's currents and surrounding beauty.

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18.7 km

Unity Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Unity Park is Greenville's newest park. It was opened in May 2022 and lies at the Rabbit Swamp Trail upstream of Greenville's Falls Park. It features four state-of-the-art playgrounds, including a 4,100-square-foot splash pad, two expansive green spaces, covered picnic tables and a 10,000-square-foot welcome center with restrooms, a first-aid station and flexible event space. The 60-acre park also features basketball courts and a historic baseball field located on the site of the former Mayberry Park, which was built in 1925. Three pedestrian bridges span the Reedy River, which flows through the middle of the park.
unityparkgreenville.com/1843/Unity-Park

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19.3 km

Swamp Rabbit Tram Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Swamp Rabbit Trail, a 22-mile Greenway, meanders along the Reedy River and former railroad corridors, elegantly linking Travelers Rest and Greenville. Ideal for walking and cycling, it offers picturesque views and a delightful journey.

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24.4 km

Swamp Rabbit Station

Highlight • Monument

In 1889, the Swamp Rabbit railway began its operations. The rail car featuring Berea's Swamp Rabbit Trail Station today dates back to 1947. It served as a “Heater Car” with two large furnaces providing heat to other freight and passenger cars. In 2007, began as salvage operations of the rails, the rail car was pushed to this location in preparation to be moved via road to a museum in Indiana. Nevertheless, the transport costs including reinforcing a number of bridges proved too great. As a result, the railcar is still in its place. It was renovated in the course of opening the Rabbit Swamp Trail and features the resting place at Berea.

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28.3 km

Furman Lake

Highlight • Lake

Furman Lake, adjacent to Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, is a scenic reservoir enhancing the campus landscape. Surrounded by lush greenery, the lake offers a peaceful retreat for cyclists.

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40.4 km

Belvue Springs Heritage Preserve

Nature Reserve

80.6 km

End point

Parking

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