As Asheville locals, we love biking the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, South Carolina. See our favorite attractions, charming towns, local restaurants and shops, and even breweries along the pathway for a fun biking (or walking) experience. All photos and experiences are our own.
We drive from Asheville to enjoy this terrific trail, a day trip which ranges from about 1 hour (Travelers Rest) to 1 hour and 20 minutes (Downtown Greenville) by car for us.
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Swamp Rabbit Trail Quick Stats
Similar to Western North Carolina’s Thermal Belt Rail Trail, Greenville boasts the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT), perfect for all-age walkers, hikers, bikers, and skaters. This well-labeled, largely safe, and fun rails-to-trails system is filled with sculptures, pavilions, bridges, a zoo, and public parks. We prefer bicycling on the trail.
- Length: 28+ miles
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Type Of Trail: Flat/small inclines; out and back; paved concrete and asphalt, maps and mile markers
- Safety: Crosses roads/railroad tracks; find ample green signage with mileage (to trail highlights)
- Trail Map: Interactive map
They are always adding new portions to this trail.
If you prefer guided tours, be sure to check out this electric bike tour of the SRT. And, see where else we love to bike around Asheville – road and mountain bike trails.
SRT Attractions & Points Of Interest
These are just a few notable Upstate attractions, memorials, and stops along the trail across Greenville County.
Greenville Zoo
While the SRT doesn’t go through the actual zoo enclosures, it runs parallel. If you have time and are biking with young children, we highly recommend spending an hour seeing the well-cared-for animals. The giraffe family is extremely popular. See orangutans, snakes, turtles, monkeys, owls, and more. Purchase tickets online or at the gates. This is a great area to park…