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5 running trails you’ve got to try

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A person can only run the same neighborhood loop so many times before it’s more like a chore and less like a challenge. If you’re training for an event or just working on your fitness, these are some awesome local trails to try.

Greenville Health System’s Swamp Rabbit Trail

📍 Click here for access areas | 22+ miles | Plenty of water fountains and restrooms, stopping points, and miles to help train you for your next big run.

Difficulty level: 👟

Paris Mountain State Park: North Lake Loop

📍 299 Paris Mountain State Park | 5 miles | Ideal for those with “first mile, worst mile” syndrome

Difficulty level: 👟👟

Lake Conestee Nature Park

📍 Braves Avenue, Mauldin | 6 miles of natural trails, 6 miles of paved trails + 4,000 feet of boardwalks | Access the park from the Parkins Mill trail of the Greenville Health System’s Swamp Rabbit Trail (which will soon be connected to the main trail) or from Braves Avenue

Difficulty level: 👟👟

Table Rock State Park

📍 158 Ellison Ln., Pickens | 6.5 miles roundtrip | A strenuous but scenic run that takes anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 hours to reach the summit.

Difficulty level: 👟👟👟👟

Issaqueena Lake Trail

📍 Issaqueena Lake Road, Clemson | 3 miles roundtrip | A single track ridge trail with views of Lake Issaqueena

Difficulty level: 👟

*This content was created in partnership with Set Up Events.

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