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SavePickens trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Scenery includes waterfalls, views and creeks. Common trail features include bridges, jumps and boardwalks. Popular destinations include Table Rock State Park, Keowee-Toxaway State Park and Town Creek Bike Park.
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- Mountain Bike
7 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Hike
36 trails
- Trail Running
30 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jan 18, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 38
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 7
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 10
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 36
- Trails Trail Running
- 30
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Total Distance
- 86 miles
- Total Descent
- 12,614 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,735 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,547 ft
- Reports
- 18
- Photos
- 17
- Completed Counter
- 1,132
Sub Regions
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Town Creek Bike Park
- 1
- 2
Popular Pickens Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 263 ft • 35 •
"THE DOODLE TRAIL, a 7.5 mile rails-to-trails partnership between the City of Easley and the City of Pickens opened Memorial Day Weekend 2015. The multi-use trail is open from dawn to dusk for biking, walking, running and rollerblading....
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 580 ft • 15 ft • 32 •
Popular blue difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 30 ★ 0.0 • 3,698 ft • 4 ft • 7 •
"8’ wide paved trail called the “Appalachian Lumber Greenway” that follows most of the existing trail along the historic Appalachian Lumber Company railroad route and provides a multi-use and ADA accessible path between the...
Photos of Pickens Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doodle Trail | Jul 14, 2022 @ 2:41pm Jul 14, 2022 | Ideal | lu-ma |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShaMac | add | photo | activity #105360252 and 1 more | Oct 6, 2026 @ 1:30pm Oct 6, 2026 |
| Andrew7MxcGv | vote | trail | activity #102612288 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 11:52am Aug 29, 2026 |
| RockyP85 | wishlist | trail | activity #102221373 | Aug 24, 2026 @ 6:03am Aug 24, 2026 |
| RockyP85 | ridden | trail | activity #102114878 | Aug 22, 2026 @ 6:57pm Aug 22, 2026 |
| chunter357 | wishlist | trail | activity #101880603 | Aug 19, 2026 @ 4:53pm Aug 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | There is also a probably .5 mile trail with a... | Sep 12, 2020 @ 12:43pm Sep 12, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Descent 2k82 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge10 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 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 | 7 | 32 miles | 3,320 ft | 15 miles | 1,686 ft | #4,361 | #11 | 11 | 17 | 1,691 | ||
| E-Bike | 2 | 22 miles | 2,769 ft | 10 miles | 1,686 ft | 1 | 15 | 22 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 10 | 36 miles | 3,875 ft | 16 miles | 1,686 ft | #6,733 | #2,118 | 20 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 226 ft | 5,026 ft | 951 ft | #7,122 | #15 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 581 ft | 16 ft | 302 ft | 16 ft | #4,160 | #5 | |||||
| Horse | 1 | 3 miles | 745 ft | 2 miles | 627 ft | 2 | ||||||
| Hike | 36 | 85 miles | 12,523 ft | 35 miles | 2,736 ft | #3,148 | #6 | 5 | 18 | 902 | ||
| Trail Running | 30 | 58 miles | 8,894 ft | 23 miles | 2,736 ft | #4,431 | #10 | 18 | 1 | 131 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 22 miles | 2,769 ft | 10 miles | 1,686 ft | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Pickens?
Pickens has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pickens?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pickens are:
- Jump Track (4.1/5)
- Doodle Trail (4.1/5)
- Perimeter trail (0/5)
- Appalachian Lumber Greenway (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Pickens?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Pickens are:
- August (11 activities)
- July (8 activities)
- September (7 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Pickens?
There are 19 parking locations listed in Pickens. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Pickens?
The longest trail in Pickens is Doodle Trail at 7.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Pickens?
The best hiking trails in Pickens are:
- Table Rock Trail
- Raven Rock Trail
- Natural Bridge Trail
- Pinnacle Mountain Trail
- Foothills Trail (Chimneytop Gap)
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Pickens?
The best trail running trails in Pickens are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Pickens?
Pickens has a total of 38 trails. Of those, 7 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Pickens to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Pickens?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Pickens is Doodle Trail with 263 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Pickens?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Pickens is Doodle Trail with 303 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Pickens?
Pickens supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Pickens?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Pickens is Jump Track with an average grade of 0.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Pickens?
Yes, there are 5 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Pickens. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Pickens?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Pickens. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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Are the trails open in Pickens?
The overall region status for Pickens is Clear / Green. Out of 7 trails:
- Clear / Green: 7
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Can I ride an ebike in Pickens?
There are 2 trails in Pickens that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Pickens?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Pickens are:
- AM (3 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Pickens?
The highest summit in Pickens is Sassafras Mountain at 3,550 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Pickens?
The most popular Strava segments in Pickens are:
- It always smells like people dookie when the wind blows from the West (3,379 athletes)
- Down the trestle (3,304 athletes)
- Go Ask Alice (3,111 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Pickens?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Pickens. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Pickens.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Pickens?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Pickens. View all adaptive trails in Pickens for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Pickens?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Pickens are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Pickens?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Pickens are:
- Doodle Trail (5/5)
- Appalachian Lumber Greenway (0/5)
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