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4,669 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-236 ft
Descent
00:12:48
Avg time
-191 ft
Altitude change
731 ft
Altitude min
939 ft
Altitude max
939 ft
Altitude start
748 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-38%
Grade max
15%
Grade min
1,050 ft
Distance climb
3,435 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:12:48
Avg time
Rapids Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaIssaqueena Trail System @ Clemson Experimental Forest
Clemson, South Carolina -
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
One of the less traveled trails, this trail is definitely worth the trip to the north end of the forest. It sits between Rapids Logging Road and the intersection of Pot Belly Pig Logging Road and Six Mile Creek Logging Road.
When riding from east to west, it begins with a low grade and meanders through some pine and hardwood sections of forest. It then begins a descent towards Six Mile Creek. When you arrive at Six Mile Creek there is a rapids crossing on top of a relatively flat, but VERY SLIPPERY, smooth rock surface. The water is deep and there is no ride-able line to cross on your bike.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 15 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Directions to rapids-trail trailhead
(34.765110, -82.845970)
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Nearby Trails
- Connector 300 2,251 ft
- Connector 500 4,068 ft
- Six Mile Creek Falls Trail 4,846 ft
- Connector 200 1 mile
- Pot Belly Pig Road 1 mile
Issaqueena Trail System @ Clemson Experimental Forest
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rapids Trail
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Where is Rapids Trail located?
Rapids Trail 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 34.76511, -82.84597.
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How hard is Rapids Trail?
Rapids Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Rapids Trail?
Rapids Trail has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 236 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 731 ft to 939 ft.
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Is Rapids Trail a point to point trail?
Rapids Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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