Hiking/Mt. Biking Trail

Hiking/Mountain Biking Trail

Glenn Springs Passage of the Palmetto Trail

(Spartanburg County)

Description: Starting from the historic one room post office in Glenn Springs, you can hike or bike in either direction, south to Stagecoach Road and north to Fairforest Creek (a proposed bridge may connect the trail to Croft State Natural Area in 2003). Your hike or bike will wind through forests of oak and hickory, open fields, and cross a number of small streams, where you may see a variety of wildlife, including turkey, deer, and snakes. The highlight of this trail is the historic town of Glenn Springs, where you will pass by a number of buildings from the past.

Since parts of this trail are on private land, there are restrictions. Click on the map to see those parts of the trail where only hiking is allowed. It is recommended that you use insect repellent during the warm months, and wear bright colors during hunting season.

For additional information from Palmetto Trail users: Trail Talk

Length: 7.0 miles.

Fees: No fee.

Directions: From Spartanburg, drive south on SC 56 to the community of Pauline and turn left onto SC 215. Drive approximately 2 miles to Glenn Springs and turn left onto Glenn Springs Road. Continue to the post office and park.

Hours: Dawn to dusk.

Camping: At Croft State Recreation Area.

Information: Palmetto Conservation Foundation, 1314 Lincoln Street, Suite 305, Columbia, SC, 29201-3154.

South Carolina State Trails Program
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1205 Pendleton Street :: Columbia, SC 29201 :: 803-734-0173
Webmaster: bswanson@scprt.com
Updated: August 6, 2008
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