As late as 2005, the head of a Greenville conservation group hiked the route "armed with a machete" because the propos… Be careful and make sure no one else is in your track! Toledo, Ohio 1,384 contributions 119 helpful votes. Start the day smarter. Eventually, it will connect to the larger Rails to Trails network that spans the East Coast. I’ve been reluctant to ride the trail because it’s still a work in progress. Many of the other “Swamp Rabbits” you’ll find around our city are due to the popularity + proximity of the trail. If your visit falls on a Saturday, be sure to stop by the TR Farmers Market in Trailblazer Park and check out the kids table that features a new activity every week. The proposed commuter rail was quickly abandoned, but the Greenville News editorially suggested a bike and hiking trail, though admitting the plan to be an "unrealistic dream." The trail starts in Travelers Rest (often referred to as “TR”), the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. The curiously named Swamp Rabbit Trail follows the former right-of-way of what was once the Greenville & Northern Railway, a short line running north from Greenville, South Carolina. The Swamp Rabbit Trail has become a Greenville institution and a tourist destination in its own right. 1. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Swamp Rabbit Trail Connecting Schools, Parks, and Local Businesses in Greenville County. While we work hard to provide accurate and comprehensive information, readers are encouraged to check original sources in addition to our site. It runs along an old railroad corridor, the Reedy River, and through City parks. Approaching the Kroc Center you pass Mayberry Park and the old city public works, what in the future will be City Park. The history of the G&N dates back to the late 19th century, and from these early years, it struggled to earn sustained profits. If you're a runner, you'll like the section of the trail near the Kroc Center. The following 3 digits represent the mile and tenth mile you are located near. While government is spending useful monies on expanding the trail, I believe it is time to spend money on maintenance of the existing trail. What used to be a sleepy mountain town was transformed with the advent of the Trail into a hub for outdoor adventure. There are very good reasons why the Swamp Rabbit Trail is closed and off limits after dark now, and the police will feel a lot safer writing you a citation for being there after hours than trying to deal with the criminals who now make such impositions necessary. It’s completely free and you can visit the parks on your own schedule through the summer. Other common names for the swamp rabbit include marsh rabbit and cane-cutter. Swamp rabbits are well named—they prefer to live in swampy lowlands, floodplains, cypress swamps, and along edges of rivers and creeks. Opened in 2009, this trail has experienced continual growth and offers fun, non-motorized recreation and transportation opportunities. making statements with no real purpose just for the sake of stating it. Park Hop is an annual event that challenges your children to visit parks over the summer while earning prizes. Mist people are friendly and use good trail ettiquette. The 19.9-mile trail stretches from Travelers Rest to downtown Greenville, with additional sections in Lake Conestee Nature Park and Fountain Inn. For ideas on what to do with a day in TR, check out this sample itinerary that includes parks, restaurants and shops all within an easy walking-radius. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is named for the defunct railroad line that used to pass through the area until 1993. It could be that in the future the entire length of the Reedy River will be covered, and residents would have a multi-use trail connecting the Upstate to the Saluda River! There are suggested connection routes to take you to Conestee, but they travel busy thoroughfares and aren’t recommended with younger cyclists. Predators of swamp rabbits … Google "swamp rabbit trail attack", and you'll see a few hits, not at night, and not that long ago. I realise that Australians do not have a strong philanthropic culture but just think what we could create in our communities if we did? Our Swamp Rabbit Trail is a wonderful asset to our community. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices.