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R eady to have some “wheel fun” Bike enthusiasts in Clemson are rallying

for another trail system now under
during your leisure time? The
development, the Green Crescent Trails.
Blue Ridge Mountains are a
beautiful backdrop to participate This 40-mile trail network, a mix of on
in biking, a passion for cyclists and and off-road shared use paths, would
outdoor enthusiasts. connect many of the destinations and
trails already in the community, and
The Greater Clemson Area offers include sidewalks, natural paths (dirt/
more than 165 miles of trails. Clemson mulch), protected bike lanes, shared
University’s 17,500-acre Experimental use roads, and pedestrian crossings for
Forest is laced with more than 100 miles walkers, runners, dog walkers, bikers,
of multi-use trails for mountain biking, wheelchairs, and skaters. Phase 1 of the
hiking, and horseback riding. The trail trail broke ground in Clemson in early
system, open to the public, is divided into March 2021. The first section is a 1/4 mile
three primary areas: Fant's Grove (~40 hard-surface loop around the perimeter of
miles), Issaqueena/Keowee Heights (~47 Clemson Park that eventually will connect
miles), and Todd's Creek (~ 18 miles). The to two more paths, one going to Gateway
trail system is a mix of old logging roads Park and one stretching from Clemson
and singletrack trails and the percentage of Park Road to Frontage Road and ending Explore
each differs with each trail. at the crosswalk to the pedestrian bridge Clemson’s
along Berkeley Drive. AREA beautiful
Southern Wesleyan University and the back yard by
Town of Central opened more than six following our
miles of trails to the public for biking, No car? No problem! motorcycle
Bicycles are the preferred mode of
hiking, and bird watching in January 2020. transportation for countless Clemson area adventure guide
On the SWU campus, this network of (motorcycle
“stacked loop” trails is already attracting residents and students. not required).
CYCLING: The fun, fast, and flowing single track is In and around town and campus, routes starting in Clemson, it’s
cycling groups for organized trail rides.
With three
biking just makes sense, and Clemson
also a great family ride.
easy to cruise from attraction to
University and city leaders know this.
attraction while enjoying the natural
The City of Pickens has the nearly 100-
implement the Clemson Bikeways system,
acre Town Creek Bike Park which, in In 1997, the City of Clemson began to beauty, experiencing the area’s
fascinating history and heritage, and
addition to thrilling riders with banked a comprehensive network of routes, even grabbing a bite or a cold one
turns, bridges, pump track, berm turn wall bike lanes, signage, shared roadways, at celebrated restaurants, watering
rides, and the 4,000-foot FlowCoaster, shared use paths, and mountain biking holes, breweries, and vineyards.
offers the eight-foot-wide Appalachian trails which connects the entire extended Go to VisitClemson.com and click
What a Way to Go! Appalachian Lumber Company railroad bikeway system has continually evolved to the Things To Do tab for all the
campus. Further, to alleviate traffic, the
Lumber Greenway along the historic
Motorcycling/Exploring Guide under
support the University’s commitment to
route. This trail provides a multi-use and
details, routes, and stops.
environmental sustainability.
ADA-accessible path between the Pickens
Recreation Center and the Playground of
Promise. For an even less strenuous ride,
By Michelle Lane
the City of Pickens’ Doodle Trail offers 7.5
• mtbproject.com/directory/8011566/greater-clemson
miles of paved trail over a former railway To safely plan your adventure, check out these websites:
bed, connecting Pickens to the nearby city • bikeupcountrysc.com
of Easley. • clemson.edu/campus-life/parking/students/bike-walk.html
X (864) 654-1200 | VisitClemson.com