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SaveSumter 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 Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often tight and twisty. Scenery includes views. Common trail features include bridges and drops. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include Poinsett State Park and Manchester State Forest.
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- Mountain Bike
31 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Gravel Bike
7 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Hike
34 trails
- Trail Running
34 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Apr 13, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 34
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 31
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 34
- Trails Trail Running
- 34
- Total Distance
- 44 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,820 ft
- Total Vertical
- 161 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 251 ft
- Reports
- 260
- Photos
- 135
- Completed Counter
- 2,741
Sub Regions
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Manchester State Forest
- 1
- 5
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Poinsett State Park
- 7
- 13
Popular Sumter Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 3.5 • 1,217 ft • 52 ft • 189 •
This segment of the Knot, added in 2017, bypasses part of the Coquina.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 50 ft • 173 •
The fourth trail completed in early 2016, the teal blazed Cowasee is a twisty trail of about 1.7 miles that bypasses the Scout/Palmetto Trail doubletrack. It begins near the parking lot at TS 31. It ends where the Whippoorwill trail...
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 62 ft • 171 •
The Knot, utilizing segments of Coquina and Hilltop trails, parallels itself to create multiple riding or hiking options. The Knot was added to the park in 2013 by members of Midlands SORBA and the Sumter ChainGang with reroutes added...
• 80 ★ 4.6 • 5 miles • 198 ft • 165 •
The yellow blazed Whippoorwill is about 5.4 miles of trail added in 2014 to the park. This trail will acquaint you with more of the park's unique topography including pine forests, mixed hardwoods and high views of the swampy creek...
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 3,058 ft • 86 ft • 137 •
The Knot, utilizing segments of Coquina and Hilltop trails, parallels itself to create multiple riding or hiking options. The Knot was added to the park in 2013 by members of Midlands SORBA and the Sumter ChainGang with reroutes added...
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 3,612 ft • 43 ft • 129 •
The Knot, utilizing segments of Coquina and Hilltop trails, parallels itself to create multiple riding or hiking options. The Knot was added to the park in 2013 by members of Midlands SORBA and the Sumter ChainGang with reroutes added...
Videos of Sumter Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Knot RR 1 | Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:24pm (America/New_York) Apr 13, 2026 | Ideal | MikeyMcBikey OMBA SORBA | ||
| Cowasee | Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:23pm (America/New_York) Apr 13, 2026 | Ideal | MikeyMcBikey OMBA SORBA | ||
| Whippoorwill | Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:22pm (America/New_York) Apr 13, 2026 | Ideal | MikeyMcBikey OMBA SORBA | ||
| Knot (Bighill) | Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:21pm (America/New_York) Apr 13, 2026 | Ideal | MikeyMcBikey OMBA SORBA | ||
| Lo Knot East | Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:19pm (America/New_York) Apr 13, 2026 | Ideal | MikeyMcBikey OMBA SORBA | ||
| Lo Knot West | Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:19pm (America/New_York) Apr 13, 2026 | Ideal | MikeyMcBikey OMBA SORBA | ||
| Campbell Pond | Feb 22, 2026 @ 3:12pm (America/New_York) Feb 22, 2026 | Unknown | tattynations | ||
| Knot RR 2 | Sep 25, 2024 @ 2:18pm Sep 25, 2024 | Variable | trailtim MID-SORBA | ||
| Swamp Fox | Apr 2, 2025 @ 11:27am Apr 2, 2025 | Ideal | SamEFBAsT | ||
| Connector | Apr 2, 2025 @ 11:27am Apr 2, 2025 | Ideal | SamEFBAsT |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| TinaXG | wishlist | region | activity #105284482 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 10:38am Oct 5, 2026 |
| c0ff33st41n | wishlist | region | activity #102101191 | Aug 22, 2026 @ 2:51pm Aug 22, 2026 |
| JesseBoy | wishlist | region | activity #96611781 | Jun 9, 2026 @ 9:38am Jun 9, 2026 |
| travt | wishlist | region | activity #94570074 | May 12, 2026 @ 10:44am May 12, 2026 |
| travt | wishlist | region | activity #94569982 | May 12, 2026 @ 10:43am May 12, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | I rode here today and the trees where still... | Apr 13, 2025 @ 4:25pm Apr 13, 2025 | ||
| trail | When I rode here on Saturday, there was a tree... | Apr 1, 2025 @ 10:13am Apr 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | When I rode here Saturday, there were two... | Apr 1, 2025 @ 10:11am Apr 1, 2025 | ||
| report | Map not working | Nov 12, 2024 @ 12:22pm Nov 12, 2024 | ||
| report | All clear | Apr 3, 2024 @ 6:51am Apr 3, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k2 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k2 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded
Local Trail Supporters
- 2 Steves and Tim
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 | 31 | 36 miles | 1,601 ft | 12 miles | 161 ft | #4,070 | #10 | 122 | 259 | 1,952 | ||
| E-Bike | 4 | 8 miles | 203 ft | 3 miles | 141 ft | #8,897 | #15 | 139 | 32 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 9 miles | 217 ft | 3 miles | 141 ft | #3,207 | #5 | 13 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 1,995 ft | 341 ft | 89 ft | #7,801 | #19 | 10 | |||||
| Hike | 34 | 44 miles | 1,821 ft | 15 miles | 161 ft | #5,967 | #14 | 8 | 259 | 179 | ||
| Trail Running | 34 | 44 miles | 1,821 ft | 15 miles | 161 ft | #5,576 | #14 | 259 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Sumter?
Sumter has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sumter?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sumter are:
- Coquina (4.4/5)
- Cowasee (4.4/5)
- Hi Knot East (4.3/5)
- Whippoorwill (4.3/5)
- Knot (Bighill) (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Sumter?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Sumter. 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 Sumter?
The longest trail in Sumter is Palmetto Trail at 5.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sumter?
The best hiking trails in Sumter are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sumter?
The best trail running trails in Sumter are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Sumter?
Sumter has a total of 34 trails. Of those, 31 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sumter to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sumter?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sumter is Campbell Pond with 225 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sumter?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sumter is Campbell Pond with 197 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Sumter?
Sumter supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sumter?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Sumter is Knot with an average grade of 32.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Sumter?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Sumter. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Sumter?
The overall region status for Sumter is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 23 trails:
- Clear / Green: 16
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
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Can I ride an ebike in Sumter?
Yes, Sumter supports e-bike riding. There are 1 trails in Sumter 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 Strava Segments in Sumter?
The most popular Strava segments in Sumter are:
- Splice - CCW (1,018 athletes)
- Let's get this party started! (926 athletes)
- Splice Whippoor to parking (818 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Sumter?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Sumter. View all adaptive trails in Sumter for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sumter?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sumter are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sumter?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sumter are:
- Hi Knot West (4/5)
- Splice (3.8/5)
- Scout (3.7/5)
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