# 5 - Big Clay Hill &-
-Lil' Bumpy Trails-
-at Saluda Shoals Park-
Rated: Moderate
1.2 miles*, round-trip
Mountain bike Lexington County's only technical
bike trails! Don't let the short distances fool you;
these trails offer steep inclines, fast downhills,
roots, rocks, and off-balance trail conditions.
You can ride both trails in less than half-hour,-
-but mix things up by riding the trails in reverse-
-and multiple times! If you're the first rider of-
-the day, you're likely to encounter lots of spider-
-webs dangling across these quiet trails!-
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Click Here for a Big Clay Hill & Lil' Bumpy Trails MAP
Click Here for a Downloadable Saluda Shoals Trail MAP
***There are 21 named trails at Saluda Shoals Park. 3 are paved; 18 are non-paved/natural surface.
It's best to get a trail map at the entrance and/or download the map from above.
Difficulty: Moderate; steep inclines/declines, roots, mild-technical riding skills required.
Distance: 1.2 miles, round-trip for the trails; however, you will have to bike a minimum of another
1.0 mile from parking to the trailheads.
Time: 60 minutes. These are fun trails. Ride them more than once!
Trail Surface: Natural trail surface.
Bike Type: Mountain bike, "knobby" tires, minimum of 2.0" wide tires.
Crowds: Light.
Address & Park Information:
West Entrance (most popular) - 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212.
East Entrance - 6071 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212.
https://www.icrc.net/park/saluda-shoals-park. 803-772-1228. The park opens at 7:00 a.m. daily. Closing times
vary by season. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Daily Admission: Car or minivan $5.00, 12+ passenger van $7.00, bus $11.00. Annual park passes are sold.
(Rates as of Spring 2024.)
Restrooms: Yes. There are 6 restroom areas in the park.
Precautions: Biting insects can be formidable in warmer months. Bring insect repellent. Check for ticks after
a ride! If you're the first rider of the morning, you're likely to encounter lots of spider webs across the trails.
Weather on the Trail: Click HERE
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