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1.8 miles
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:17:57
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
692 ft
Altitude min
714 ft
Altitude max
702 ft
Altitude start
715 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
2,736 ft
Distance climb
3,025 ft
Distance down
3,878 ft
Distance flat
00:17:57
Avg time

Issaqueena Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Issaqueena Trail System @ Clemson Experimental Forest
    Clemson, South Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #50264 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116952 in E-Biking
    • #125939 in Trail Running
    • #90810 in Hiking
    • #20020 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #70 in Mountain Biking · South Carolina [+]
    • #95 in E-Biking
    • #224 in Trail Running
    • #178 in Hiking
    • #63 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Clemson University Experimental Forest

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 punchy climbs and often tight and twisty single track. The area on the northern side, above the East Dam Road, offers everything from fire road climbs, fun descents, and more cross-country oriented trails

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Issaqueena Trail Reports

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Nov 23, 2025 @ 7:42am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Nov 23, 2025
 Leafy and a few small branches
Apr 21, 2025 @ 7:05am
Apr 21, 2025
 Fallen down tree not too far from the dam.
Sep 29, 2023 @ 10:06am
Sep 29, 2023
Rejected
Tree down
Oct 26, 2022 @ 7:49am
Oct 26, 2022
Oct 5, 2022 @ 9:00am
Oct 5, 2022
 All good, come ride
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on Nov 23, 2025
Variable
Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jan 28, 2023 @ 7:54am
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      Jan 28, 2023 @ 7:53am
      Jan 28, 2023
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      Issaqueena DH
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      3:01 | 248 | Dec 7, 2009 , Clemson
      Issaqueena DH
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      3:06 | 75 | Dec 7, 2009 , Clemson
      4.3 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Issaqueena located?
      Issaqueena is located in Issaqueena Trail System @ Clemson Experimental Forest, Clemson, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Issaqueena Trail System @ Clemson Experimental Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.7344, -82.86442.
      ▼ How hard is Issaqueena?
      Issaqueena is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Issaqueena?
      Issaqueena has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 692 ft to 714 ft.
      ▼ How long is Issaqueena?
      Issaqueena is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Issaqueena?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Issaqueena. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Issaqueena? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Issaqueena are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Issaqueena?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Issaqueena. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Issaqueena?
      Issaqueena is a very popular trail. There have been 2,146 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,190 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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