Greenville walking and biking trails: Swamp Rabbit Trail and more

Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Distances, rules and closures come from the City of Greenville’s Swamp Rabbit Trail page and Unity Park trails page, and from South Carolina State Parks. Trail questions: Greenville Cares, 864-232-2273.

Greenville’s trail network is built around one long, mostly flat, paved greenway, the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, which follows the Reedy River and an old rail line through the city’s best-known parks. It is free, open year-round and used about 2 million times a year, the city says. Off the greenway, Unity Park has short loops, Conestee has nature trails, and Paris Mountain has wooded hiking and biking trails.

At a glance

Trail	Distance	Surface
Swamp Rabbit Trail, all sections	About 32 miles	Mostly paved
Green Line, Cleveland Park to north of Travelers Rest	18 miles	Paved
Blue Line	About 5 miles	Paved
Unity Park loops	2.53 miles (five loops)	Paved paths
Lake Placid Trail, Paris Mountain	Under 1 mile	Natural

The Swamp Rabbit Trail

Where it goes. The trail is a set of sections totaling about 32 miles, with portions stretching “from Laurens in the south to Travelers Rest to the north,” according to the city’s trail FAQs. The longest continuous piece, the Green Line, runs 18 miles from Cleveland Park through downtown Greenville to just north of Travelers Rest. The Blue Line is about 5 miles. Spurs and nature trails make up the rest.

What you pass. Falls Park on the Reedy downtown, Unity Park, Cleveland Park and Cancer Survivors Park are the city’s favorite stops. The Commons at Unity Park, Riverplace and Falls Park put bars and restaurants right on the trail, and more than 500 businesses are within 500 feet of it, the city says.

Surface and difficulty. Most of the trail is paved, including the Blue, Green and Orange lines; some nature trails and the Sliding Rock mountain bike trail are dirt or gravel. It is fairly flat with a few gentle hills and suits all fitness levels.

Busy times. Crowds build on weekends and around holidays.

Getting there. Greenlink buses carry bikes, so you can ride one way and bus back. City garages downtown are the city’s advice for Unity Park, where parking is very limited; trail parking areas are on the city’s interactive trail map, which also marks restrooms. Bike rentals are listed on our getting around guide.

Closures in October 2026

• Cleveland Park: the playgrounds, large shelters and a section of the trail are closed for a playground rebuild due to finish in late October; a detour is posted, the city’s project page says.
• Blue Line south of Interstate 85: closed from the Parkins Mill Road trailhead to ReWa’s Innovation Campus for sewer construction, with no detour; the Parkins Mill Road parking area is closed too. The rest of the Blue Line can be reached at ReWa’s campus from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. It is expected to reopen in October, the city said.

Trail rules

From the city’s trail safety rules:

• 15 mph maximum.
• Pedal-assist e-bikes only. Electric scooters, one-wheels, electric unicycles and electric skateboards are not allowed.
• Keep right, pass left, and ring a bell or call “on your left.”
• Walk two abreast at most, ride single file, and break large groups into groups of four.
• Yield to pedestrians, and keep small children within arm’s reach.
• Stop at every road crossing and yield to cars.
• Dogs on short leashes; carry out waste.
• Unsafe or disruptive behavior can bring a citation.

Unity Park loops

Unity Park, at 320 S. Hudson St., has five looped walking trails totaling 2.53 miles, and the Swamp Rabbit Trail runs along both sides of the Reedy River through the park. Three footbridges cross the river: the 70-foot Hagins Family Bridge near Hudson Street, the 110-foot Spinks Bridge near Mayberry Street and the 165-foot weathered-steel Auro Bridge, according to the city’s trails and bridges page. The park is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Conestee Nature Preserve

Next to Conestee Park and its dog park on Mauldin Road, the preserve has miles of trails and boardwalks along the Reedy River, where leashed dogs are welcome, the city’s dog park page notes. See our dog-friendly guide.

Paris Mountain State Park

The state park at 2401 State Park Road, north of downtown, has miles of hiking and mountain biking trails around four lakes. The park manager’s pick for a first visit is the Lake Placid Trail, a loop of less than a mile around the lake and its historic spillway. The park is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily; admission is $6 for adults and $3.50 for children 6 to 15, according to South Carolina State Parks. Office: 864-244-5565.

What this means for you

• For a long ride, take the Green Line from Cleveland Park to Travelers Rest, 18 miles each way.
• With small children, Unity Park’s loops are short, flat and near playgrounds.
• Check the closures above before heading to Cleveland Park or the Blue Line.

More guides: parks and trails, getting around and Falls Park on the Reedy.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Swamp Rabbit Trail?

About 32 miles in all, the City of Greenville says: the 18-mile Green Line from Cleveland Park to just north of Travelers Rest, the roughly 5-mile Blue Line, and spurs and nature trails.

Is the Swamp Rabbit Trail paved?

Mostly. The Blue, Green and Orange lines and many rail spurs are paved; some nature trails and the Sliding Rock mountain bike trail are dirt or gravel.

Are e-bikes allowed on the Swamp Rabbit Trail?

Only pedal-assist e-bikes. Electric scooters, one-wheels, electric unicycles and electric skateboards are not allowed, and the speed limit is 15 mph.

Is the Swamp Rabbit Trail closed anywhere right now?

Two sections were closed in October 2026: a stretch through Cleveland Park during playground work, due to finish in late October, and part of the Blue Line south of Interstate 85 from the Parkins Mill Road trailhead, expected to reopen in October.

How long are the walking trails at Unity Park?

Unity Park has five looped walking trails totaling 2.53 miles, and the Swamp Rabbit Trail runs along both sides of the Reedy River through the park.