Welcome to reedy rides greenvilles only dedicated bicycle rental business. The first swamp rabbit inn location opened at 1 logan street in downtown greenville in 2014 and we welcome visitors to live like a local in a home away from home, unhotel setting. Take a ride down the swamp rabbit trail and discover everything greenville has to offer. All greenville county rec youth and adult athletic and recreational programs and events, including afterschool, community center programs, and all facility and field rentals, are suspended until further notice. Swamp rabbit trail history archives travelers rest here.
Restaurants near ghs swamp rabbit trail, greenville on tripadvisor. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Swamp rabbit trail extension will cross laurens road with bridge. The central location sits on woodruff road and is conveniently situated between the booming verdae development and the citys new swamp rabbit trail. Daniel from mann batsons book called the swamp rabbit railroad. The swamp rabbit trail is a 22mile walkingbiking greenway trail that passes through the heart of downtown greenville and reedy river park. Ghs swamp rabbit trail greenville 2020 all you need to know. The community has dedicated a mural along the swamp rabbit station at berea and also released a book about the history of berea. Our wide selection is elegible for free shipping and free returns. Portion of swamp rabbit trail to close until further notice, greenville mayor responds to latest executive order. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The greenways are serving both as transportation and recreation corridors. May 31, 2018 theres art, history, and even a childrens museum that will have young and old alike delighting in learning and exploring in new ways.
Search the history of over 418 billion web pages on the internet. Grab one last local beer at birds fly south, just off the swamp rabbit trail, and top off your experience with tacos from white duck taco next door. Opened in 2009, this trail has experienced continual growth and offers fun, nonmotorized recreation and transportation opportunities. Swamp rabbit trail our favorite stops along the trail in. See for yourself why the swamp rabbit trail has become a hotspot for both locals and visitors covering everything from beautiful downtown greenville to the forests and foothills of the. It is mostly flat and perfect for all levels of cyclists.
The ghs swamp rabbit will continue to grow offering fun, nonmotorized recreation and transportation opportunities wherever it goes. Vogue, cosmopolitan, these are big names that most people know. Running through the heart of greenville sc it had lots of diverse sights. Greenville swamp rabbits hockey t shirt at amazon mens. Join them to learn about some of the most beautiful and serene places in the upstate. The swamp rabbit trail a tale of more than 125 years spanning. Two blocks from main street and two blocks from the swamp rabbit trail you can park your car in our lot and walk and bike to everything greenville has to offer. Bike the rabbit can bring a bicycle right to you or you can select the right size and style bike from our shop and get to the trail in minutes. Photos of swamp rabbit trail south carolina alltrails. Map of the swamp rabbit trail details and the greater greenville sc area. The swamp rabbit trail is a 22mile multiuse walking and bicycling greenway that traverses along the reedy river, an old railroad corridor and city parks to connect travelers rest with the city of greenville, south carolina. The complex civic history of greenvilles public library. Greenville, sc has some of the best cycling in the country. Each region with the midlands in between has distinct characteri.
Some trails or park services may be closed so check with local authorities before heading out. Greenville health system swamp rabbit trail south carolina. Staying socially distanced on the swamp rabbit trail. This website uses cookies to give you the best, most relevant experience. Running along the scenic reedy river on a historic rail bed, the prisma health swamp rabbit trail network is a 22 mile multiuse greenway system. The greenville international ballet brings dramatizations of childrens books. Cr 59 travelers rest to lake conestee nature park greenville. From the local charm of beautiful downtown to the adventurous trails through the bottomland forests, this is one ride you wont forget. Greenville guides your greatest guide to greenville. Whats the status of the swamp rabbit trail expansion. The ghs swamp rabbit will continue to grow offering fun, nonmotorized recreation and transportation. Greenville health system swamp rabbit trail is a 19.
Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Swamp rabbit trail extension will cross laurens road with a flyover bridge. Experience asheville to greenville swamp rabbit inn. Swamp rabbit trail extension will cross laurens road with. We know and care about where our food comes from and how it was made because this is more than a job. From trail history to all the newest cool additions, the srt tour will have you hoppy. They are also places where pieces from jewelry and art by kathy young were featured. Apr, 2018 swamp rabbit trail extension will cross laurens road with a flyover bridge. Soon after you arrive you will hear locals referring to us in greenville as the upstate and the region of the beaches and charleston as the low country. North of swamp rabbit cafe the trail turns desolate without much sign of the old trails. The swamp rabbit sylvilagus aquaticus, or swamp hare, is a large cottontail rabbit found in the swamps and wetlands of the southern united states. Help keep our trails and parks open during covid19 by committing to social distancing. The swamp rabbit trail extension along laurens road inches.
We are a few feet from the trail and the swamp rabbit food plaza with plenty of free parking. Back in may 2012, i traced the long abandoned portion of the swamp rabbit railroad from where the swamp rabbit trail currently ends just north of travelers rest then up to the river falls area. In the spring of 1918, if you had been able to travel along main street, travelers rest was experiencing a frenetic pace of horse wagons and military marching. Ducks by the swamp rabbit trail deb fallows the atlantic. Visiting friends from the greenville area and riding the length of the trail from the zoo in greenville to the northern end in travelers rest. Connecting schools, parks, and local businesses in greenville county. Road biking, mountain biking, swamp rabbit trail, bike touring wendy lynam, george hincapie on. The downtown was fun and safe and the outer reaches of the trail provided new and different sights. Sunset forced an end to my trip before i felt the job was done, so i went back a few days ago to see what else i could find. Prisma health swamp rabbit trail laurens road extension. The expansion and improvement of the trails system, including the swamp rabbit trail, has led to an increase in the number of these users.
Hike and bike the swamp rabbit trail south carolina. Youtube, swamp rabbit, bike, cycling, trails, 20 language english. Theres a big one still out there the swamp rabbit trail. When pursued, the swamp rabbit usually enters the water, swimming and diving well, and often comes up under roots or other overhanging protection. The trail descriptions and maps listed in this website are based on information received from trail owners, research of trail publications and websites, and input from trail users. With numerous places to pull over and enjoy the scenery the trail is one of the top attractions when exploring greenville. See more of swamp rabbit station at berea sc on facebook.
Need a childrens bicycle, baby seat, trailer or tagalong. Ghs swamp rabbit trail greenville 2020 all you need to. Information about the interactive map and guide to the swamp rabbit trail, in greenville, sc addeddate 20170923 15. A collaboration of the city of greenville and the greenville health system the swamp rabbit trail is a 17. Follow these six guidelines to stay safe and keep others safe on the swamp rabbit trail. It all started when they were hiking with the greenville natural history association. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, road biking, and mountain biking and is accessible yearround. For ap history and psychology teacher leslie martin, being outside on the trail was a. For a more detailed list with maps and turn by turn directions please check out wendys guide book cycling greenville sc available on amazon, in our bike shed and at many local greenville bike shops and stores.
From parks to shops and restaurants, biking is the fastest, most fun and greenest way to explore greenville. The swamp rabbit train history in greenville blotter. Swamp rabbits have resting forms on logs, stones, or other vegetationcovered elevations projecting out of the. Swamp rabbit station at berea sc, greenville, south carolina. The new childrens bookl mystery on the ghs swamp rabbit trail. Jan 19, 2018 whats the status of the swamp rabbit trail expansion. Here is a sampling of some of our favorite greenville, sc bike routes. North of swamp rabbit cafe the trail turns desolate, intriguing and always interesting. This 146 page guidebook will give you the routes for. Portion of swamp rabbit trail to close until further.
This is perfect for tourist, new residents or people looking to become more familiar with the trail. The north end of the paved swamp rabbit trail starts in travelers rest and goes 22 miles to south greenville and soon to extend even further. The rise of the city positions greenville adventure center to become one of the first and most sought after recreation and entertainment destinations in greenville. Come explore downtown greenville and the swamp rabbit trail. Apr 18, 2016 see for yourself why the swamp rabbit trail has become a hotspot for both locals and visitors covering everything from beautiful downtown greenville to the forests and foothills of the. Prisma health swamp rabbit trail, greenville county.
Other common names for the swamp rabbit include marsh rabbit and canecutter. The nearly 20mile greenville health system ghs swamp rabbit trail links the cities of travelers rest and greenville in upstate south carolina via a former railroad corridor. Southtonorth the current trail begins at greenville technical college, crosses the city of greenville, proceeds through falls park and the campus of furman university, and ends about a mile north of the travelers rest city limits. To ensure the safety of our participants, families, and staff, all playgrounds and greenville county aquatic complex are currently closed.
Road biking, mountain biking, swamp rabbit trail, bike touring. The 10 best restaurants near ghs swamp rabbit trail in. A tale of more than 125 years spanning over three centuries by sandra e. All proceeds from the sale of these books will be allocated for this sign project. Buy greenville swamp rabbits hockey t shirt and other shirts at. Sep 20, 2017 work has started on an extension of the prisma health swamp rabbit trail to take it from cleveland park along laurens road to the clemson university icar campus. The species has a strong preference for wet areas, and it. On august 26th, 2015, the team officially announced that it had rebranded to the greenville swamp rabbits. Legacy and legend by mann batson the swamp rabbit trail. For our guests and visitors, you will find a covered gazebo, a swing, lots of grass, flowers a nd shade trees. This 146 page guidebook will give you the routes for 20 of the best bike rides in greenville. Swamp rabbit trail closed in the city greenville, sc.
Instead, trail planners opted to move the rusty railcar to the intersection of the ghs swamp rabbit trail and sulphur springs road near the community of berea. As such, it is important for all users to share the trail. Greenville health system swamp rabbit trail railtrail history. Berea community dedicates mural along swamp rabbit trail. Daniel from mann batsons book called the swamp rabbit.
Our once abandoned building along the swamp rabbit trail is now a thriving food community where you can find. Prisma health swamp rabbit trail greenville county parks. Greenville health system swamp rabbit trail railtrail. Greenville health system swamp rabbit trail spans 19. The car became the inspiration for a revitalization project and pocket park at that point on the trail. She is a native of greenville county, south carolina and loves to walk the swamp rabbit trail in all seasons. Mar 21, 2020 online book clubs to join while selfisolating. Greenville and the city of travelers rest on the ghs swamp rabbit trail. Buchners books include a fairly detailed timeline, the exact date of the railroads abandonment was not stated. In most cases the first sentence of each description gives a brief overview, such as difficulty, terrain, and trail surface, so you can decide if this is the.
Several large state parks and lakes within 1040 miles to go hiking, boating, biking, swimming. An 11 mile section of the the swamp rabbit trail, a paved multiuse. The entire swamp rabbit trail section within the greenville city limits will be closed until further notice. The species has a strong preference for wet areas, and it will take to the water and swim. In 1999 the city of greenville created the greenville county economic development corporation to purchase the roadbed of the defunct greenville. Swamp rabbits live in wet lowlands and along the banks of streams and drainage ditches. Popular with humans of all sizes and their fourlegged friends, the trail runs along the beautiful, meandering reedy river, which features multiple waterfalls and is home to several of greenvilles finest ducks. Thanks go out to the greenville county council for having the vision and foresight to purchase the old rail bed between greenville and travelers rest which made the ghs swamp rabbit trail possible. Their new book, round about greenville and the carolina blue ridge, combines shuckers essays and robinsons photographs. The team was renamed to the swamp rabbits to strengthen the teams ties to greenville and pay homage to the historical legacy of the swamp rabbit trail, or greenville and northern railway.
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