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Greenville's Swamp Rabbit Trail

Greenville's Cycling, Biking, Walking and Running Trail:

One of Greenville's unique attractions is the Swamp Rabbit Trail. This trail is just over 13 miles long and was built for outdoor enthusiasts. The southern section connects Greenville Tech's campus to downtown Greenville and the downtown Greenville Parks (Falls Park and Cleveland Park). The northern section of this trail starts in downtown Greenville (see above image, left sidewalk) and heads north, passes Furman University, meanders through Travelers Rest and ends at the Greenville Hospital System's campus in North Greenville. It is a great trail for cyclers, runners, and walkers alike. The whole family can enjoy the trail, its scenic paths, and unique destinations. 

Passing by Furman University:

One of my favorite stops along the Swamp Rabbit Trail is Furman University. There are a host of sites and tourist attractions to enjoy on Furman's campus including the Cliffs Cottage, which was a Southern Living Green Showcase Home (now the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability), the Asian Gardens, and the Summer Concert Ampitheatre. Additionally, the Furman campus offers a beautiful lake and some really nice walking trails that meandor around the lake and over some beautiful streams. One of my favorite things to do after a hard cycle is to find a bench along the edge of Furman campus's lake and watch the sun go down.

  

  

The Next Stop, Travelers Rest South Carolina

The next stop after Furman University is the small but charming town of Travelers Rest SC. Travelers Rest offers a clean and beautiful downtown that is about 10 miles north of downtown Greenville SC. Travelers Rest sits at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Paris Mountain. Travelers Rest offers visitors plenty of shops, cafes, and other really cool stores and attractions to enjoy.

 

One very popular stop in Travelers Rest is SunRift Adventures, an outdoor adventures store offering just about anything you need for camping, hiking, cycling, and white water sports. Next time you are in "TR," be sure to stop in and visit the friendly folks at SunRift.

 

   

 

Now it is time to head back to Furman to watch a beautiful sunset. Well, this wraps up my brief tour of Greenville's Swamp Rabbit Trail. I sincerely hope to see you out and about on the trail! Cheers, Jonathan.