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Southside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Spartanburg, South Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 8 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Southside Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Mountain biking and hiking trails are offered at this state park.
What runners say about Southside Park
I absolutely loved riding the trails here today! There are a few that are easy, but be warned there are a lot of roots once you get on the hills headed down to the river. It's a great time if your comfortable on a bike, check the trail map and stick to the easier routs if your just out for a ride through the woods.
This trail system is a local gem and it's only improving! The trails are a bit rooty and rocky, but that's all part of the challenge. Be sure to wear a helmet and have fun!
My secret spot for mountain biking. Don't tell too many people that this is a great place to access miles and miles of dedicated mountain bike trails. The state park does ask for a parking fee, but can be avoided with an annual park passport.
8 mile loop of moutain bike trails and more trails that connect and go through the 8 mile loop. It does connect to the main park via a bridge over the river. I love hiking and trail running here. Clean and maintained trails.
Trail conditions & character
“There are a few that are easy, but be warned there are a lot of roots once you get on the hills headed down to the river.”
“8 mile loop of moutain bike trails and more trails that connect and go through the 8 mile loop.”
“There are a few that are easy, but be warned there are a lot of roots once you get on the hills headed down to the river.”
“The state park does ask for a parking fee, but can be avoided with an annual park passport.”
“8 mile loop of moutain bike trails and more trails that connect and go through the 8 mile loop.”
Plan your run at Southside Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance8 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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