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1.9 miles
Distance
470 ft
Climb
-225 ft
Descent
00:22:13
Avg time
245 ft
Altitude change
1,220 ft
Altitude min
1,654 ft
Altitude max
1,220 ft
Altitude start
1,467 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
58.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,337 ft
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:22:13
Avg time

Kanuga Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paris Mountain State Park
    Greenville, South Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124133 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129852 in E-Biking
    • #116516 in Trail Running
    • #102340 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #178 in Mountain Biking · South Carolina [+]
    • #126 in E-Biking
    • #204 in Trail Running
    • #199 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 2

To reach this trail you will need to walk or ride a section of the Sulphur Springs-Fire Tower or Brissy Ridge trails. Connections to the Fire Tower, Brissy Ridge, and North Lake trails provide opportunities to vary the length of your walk or ride. You may see deer, squirrels, birds, snakes, and a variety of other wildlife.

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Kanuga Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 8:25am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Jul 29, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 @ 12:33pm (America/New_York)
Apr 19, 2026
Oak tree limbs down over the trail near the bottom when riding clockwise
Apr 9, 2026 @ 5:41pm (America/New_York)
Apr 9, 2026
Previously reported tree has been cleared
Apr 1, 2026 @ 11:50am (America/New_York)
Apr 1, 2026
snag down across the trail shortly after the first switchback going clockwise from the Firetower intersection
Feb 2, 2025 @ 1:50pm
Feb 2, 2025
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Status:
on Jul 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to kanuga-trail trailhead (34.949540, -82.395640)

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      Ripping the Kanuga Trail at Paris Mountain
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      3:54 | 656 | Sep 15, 2010 , Greenville

      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,435 ft • 20 • Out & Back •
      9 Miles loop/out and back of Paris Mountain
      4.0 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 63%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 13%
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      PhiliphhxIPJ
      Tree down on Kanuga Steep clockwise a couple hundred yards down from right 180 berm.
      HumpDiesel HumpDiesel
      Tree uprooted on the side going the tougher way up, counter clockwise I think.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kanuga Trail located?
      Kanuga Trail is located in Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Paris Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.94954, -82.39564.
      ▼ How hard is Kanuga Trail?
      Kanuga Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kanuga Trail?
      Kanuga Trail has 470 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 225 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,220 ft to 1,654 ft.
      ▼ Is Kanuga Trail a point to point trail?
      Kanuga Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Kanuga Trail?
      Kanuga Trail is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kanuga Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kanuga Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kanuga Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kanuga Trail are:
      • November (13 activities)
      • March (10 activities)
      • January (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Kanuga Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kanuga Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kanuga Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Kanuga Trail. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kanuga Trail?
      Kanuga Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,439 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,661 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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