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Upper Chinquapin Greenway
4 ★★★★☆ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Spartanburg, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Upper Chinquapin Greenway'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.
What runners say about Upper Chinquapin Greenway
I played in these woods as a child, now they’re official and maintained. The trails are nice, tons of water and bridges. Mostly flat land with nicely kept trails.
I walk the dogs here frequently in hot weather. Heavy rains have damaged parts of the trails. Some trees are down, but it is still a beautiful walk through the woods. 4 stars because I would not walk here alone without my big protective dogs. Men sit in cars in the parking lot almost all the time.
Favorite local off leash forest trail with creeks for dog to hydrate in
Trail conditions & character
“Favorite local off leash forest trail with creeks for dog to hydrate in”
“Men sit in cars in the parking lot almost all the time.”
Plan your run at Upper Chinquapin Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitespartanburgconservation.org
- Phone(864) 948-0000
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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