There are literally hundreds of miles of bike trails in the valleys and mountains surrounding Spartanburg. Guided expeditions are available for beginners and those unfamiliar with the area, and local outfitters are ready to fit you with gear that is appropriate for your age and skill level. For more information about these and other activities, contact the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce at 864-594-5000.

other popular activities:
biking . disc golf . family fun . fishing . golf . hiking/backpacking . hot air balloon rides . rafting . rock climbing . scenic drives . shopping . water sports . other great ideas

Bike Worx
Friendly & Knowledgeable. Barnett's Certified Mechanics, located at
1055A Fernwood Glendale Rd. 864-542-BIKE(2453)

Blue Wall Passage of the Palmetto Trail
From either the Blue Wall Preserve or the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE), you will find this scenic section of the Palmetto Trail offers a lot of diversity. You will pass from old forest to the city streets of downtown Landrum in Spartanburg County. As you wander over rolling hills, you will be treated to some beautiful views of mountains, clear ponds, and some of South Carolina's finest horse farms. Although this trail is listed as hiking and mountain biking, it has sections that are not for the mountain bike enthusiast, because they are on streets or sidewalks.

Croft State Natural Area
Starting from the parking area, this somewhat challenging trail in Spartanburg County has something for just about everyone. There is enough climbing, fast down hills, and hard packed sections, which allow fairly high speeds to satisfy the intermediates and experts, but may be too much for beginners. Several connector trails provide variation and new challenges, especially the Idaho pass, which is more technical.

Electric City Cycling Club
The ECCC, based in Anderson, SC, is a mostly touring, partly racing club which also includes a sizeable mountain biking population. We have over 200 members from all over Upstate (Northwest) South Carolina.

Freewheelers of Spartanburg Bicycle Club have their regular Club meetings on the first Monday of each month. Visit the website for more information on meetings and events.

Tour de Paws
Two loops through the rolling farm country of Spartanburg County. The routes will consist of lightly traveled secondary roads and farm roads and be marked with directional arrows and paw prints!! ALL proceeds to benefit the Spartanburg Humane Society.

Upstate Mountain Bikers Association
The mission of the UMBA is to provide an organization to work with local land managers to build and maintain a network of trails to improve the mountain biking experience of its membership. Maps, trail status reports, and event calendars are available on the website.

Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC
George Vanderbilt created Biltmore Estate in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains more than a century ago as a retreat for family and friends; a place to rediscover gracious hospitality and revel in nature’s beauty. His vision holds true today. Explore Biltmore House, a magnificent 250-room château filled with priceless art and antiques. Stroll through century-old gardens designed by America’s first landscape architect. Savor award-winning wines and taste our chefs’ creations using estate-raised foods. Enjoy our 8,000 acres of forests, farmlands, and rivers on bikes, horseback, and rafts. Request a FREE 32-page Visit Planner
1-800-543-2961