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SaveClemson trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Horseback, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often rocky and rooty. Scenery includes creeks, lakes and waterfalls. Common trail features include bridges, creek crossings and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include Issaqueena Trail System @ Clemson Experimental Forest.
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- Mountain Bike
73 trails
- E-Bike
72 trails
- Gravel Bike
19 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Horse
73 trails
- Hike
72 trails
- Trail Running
72 trails
Region Details
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- 27
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Region Status
Caution as of Oct 31, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 73
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 73
- Trails E-Bike
- 72
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 19
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 16
- Trails Horse
- 73
- Trails Hike
- 72
- Trails Trail Running
- 72
- Total Distance
- 63 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,988 ft
- Total Vertical
- 319 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 983 ft
- Reports
- 864
- Photos
- 107
- Completed Counter
- 10,540
Sub Regions
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Issaqueena Trail System @ Clemson Experimental Forest
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- 27
- 5
Popular Clemson Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 99 ft • 444 •
Classic singletrack that defines this area. Trail climbs from the Issaqueena Dam area to the main parking area. Remember to take, right, right left at the first three intersections to stay on this trail.nTrails is as BLUE as any other...
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 45 ft • 413 •
The Issaqueena trail system offers approximately 40 miles of diverse single-track and fire roads for mountain biking, hiking/running, and horseback riding. The trails on the southern section offer a more demanding riding experience with...
• 75 ★ 3.5 • 3,415 ft • 12 ft • 319 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 109 ft • 280 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 2,549 ft • 0 ft • 278 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 2,822 ft • 4 ft • 247 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.7 • 3,668 ft • 0 ft • 239 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2,736 ft • 17 ft • 234 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 17 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
Clemson Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.4 • 20 miles • 2,165 ft • 22 • Loop •
This is a route for exploring middle and upper Issaqueena (Clemson Experimental Forest).
8 miles • 1,002 ft • 7 • Loop •
8 Mile Loop in holly springs area
9 miles • 829 ft • 0 •
• 13 miles • 1,395 ft • 13 •
• 5 miles • 544 ft • 1 •
• 5 miles • 562 ft • 3 •
Photos of Clemson Mountain Bike
Videos of Clemson Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Gideon's Bible | Oct 31, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/New_York) Oct 31, 2026 | Unknown | Harveydm | ||
| Bombs Away | Sep 18, 2026 @ 9:18am (America/New_York) Sep 18, 2026 | Ideal | bgannonsc | ||
| Hunting Arrow | Aug 19, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Aug 19, 2026 | Ideal | sorr | ||
| Double Fork Tree | Jul 22, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/New_York) Jul 22, 2026 | Dry | BelenBike | ||
| Old Six Mile Road | Jul 21, 2026 @ 12:35pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 21, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Triple Creek | Jul 21, 2026 @ 12:35pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 21, 2026 | Unknown | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Vic's Trail | Jul 21, 2026 @ 12:35pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 21, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Chicken Fire Road | Jul 21, 2026 @ 12:35pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 21, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Doyle Bottom Road | Jul 21, 2026 @ 12:35pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 21, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Fast | Jun 18, 2026 @ 6:27am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jun 18, 2026 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| davidBeckley | wishlist | trail | activity #107377884 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 1:44pm Nov 7, 2026 |
| davidBeckley | wishlist | route | activity #107376854 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 1:31pm Nov 7, 2026 |
| Gabrielb9icwG | wishlist | route | activity #107274407 and 1 more | Nov 5, 2026 @ 9:12pm Nov 5, 2026 |
| sliver10 | wishlist | region | activity #107022354 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 10:50am Nov 1, 2026 |
| stephenRobertson | wishlist | route | activity #107001236 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 6:23am Nov 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Now they had a rake party. Or really a rape... | Mar 24, 2026 @ 6:39am Mar 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | Please please please dont put inexperienced... | Mar 24, 2026 @ 6:32am Mar 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail isn’t really rideable very little... | Nov 23, 2025 @ 2:43pm Nov 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | PLEASE DO NOT BLOW THE TRAILS, EVER!!!! Huge... | Oct 26, 2025 @ 10:28am Oct 26, 2025 | ||
| trail | All trees cleared. SADLY, someone blew the... | Oct 26, 2025 @ 9:55am Oct 26, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails102 awarded -
10 Blue Trails157 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k13 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge29 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k13 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 73 | 63 miles | 6,988 ft | 25 miles | 318 ft | #2,537 | #4 | 106 | 864 | 3 | 6,971 | |
| E-Bike | 72 | 63 miles | 6,857 ft | 25 miles | 318 ft | #2,733 | #6 | 662 | 2 | 390 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 19 | 20 miles | 1,411 ft | 7 miles | 282 ft | #2,560 | #3 | 1 | 58 | 1 | 7 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 11 miles | 722 ft | 4 miles | 269 ft | #4,679 | #8 | 86 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 16 | 9 miles | 1,601 ft | 5 miles | 256 ft | #953 | #521 | |||||
| Horse | 73 | 63 miles | 6,988 ft | 25 miles | 318 ft | #948 | #4 | 158 | 1 | 13 | ||
| Hike | 72 | 63 miles | 6,939 ft | 25 miles | 318 ft | #4,377 | #9 | 863 | 1 | 215 | ||
| Trail Running | 72 | 63 miles | 6,939 ft | 25 miles | 318 ft | #3,810 | #8 | 863 | 1 | 179 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Clemson?
Clemson has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Clemson?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Clemson are:
- Ungrinder (4.3/5)
- Wounded Knee (4.2/5)
- Weedeater (4.2/5)
- Issaqueena (4.1/5)
- Holly Springs Road (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Clemson?
There are 8 parking locations listed in Clemson. The most popular parking spots are:
- Main Parking Lot
- Holly Spring Parking Area
- Indian Springs Parking Area
- Doyle Bottom Rd Parking
- Vic's Trailhead Parking (roadside)
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What is the longest trail in Clemson?
The longest trail in Clemson is Hunting Arrow at 4.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Clemson?
The best hiking trails in Clemson are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Clemson?
The best trail running trails in Clemson are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Clemson?
Clemson has a total of 73 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Clemson to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Clemson?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Clemson is Hunting Arrow with 524 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Clemson?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Clemson is Hunting Arrow with 622 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Clemson?
Clemson supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Clemson?
The following bike services are available in Clemson:
- Trail Association (1)
- Club (1)
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Clemson?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Clemson is Pine Tree Connector with an average grade of 9.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Clemson?
The overall region status for Clemson is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 71 trails:
- Clear / Green: 46
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 16
- Significant Issue / Amber: 9
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Can I ride an ebike in Clemson?
Yes, Clemson supports e-bike riding. There are 73 trails in Clemson that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Clemson?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Clemson are: View all mountain biking routes in Clemson.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Clemson?
The most popular Strava segments in Clemson are:
- Collarbone Straightaway (2,002 athletes)
- Collarbone DH (1,978 athletes)
- Wildcat Creek to Willow Springs TT (1,861 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Clemson?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Clemson. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Clemson.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Clemson?
Yes, there are 8 accessible/adaptive trails in Clemson. View all adaptive trails in Clemson for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Clemson?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Clemson directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Clemson?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Clemson are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Clemson?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Clemson are:
- Xterra Connector (4/5)
- Dam Road Trail (3/5)
- Sidewinder (4/5)
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