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154 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
979 ft
High Point
14 ft
Altitude change
964 ft
Altitude min
965 ft
Altitude start
978 ft
Altitude end
9.4%
Grade
4.3%
Grade max
14.8%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
66 ft
Distance flat
Sam's Third Try Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSaluda Confluence Recreation Area
Greenville, South Carolina -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
The Saluda Confluence Recreation Area (SCRA) is privately owned by local residents passionate about trails and active conservation, with trails built by Carolina Trailworks and the Upstate Greenways and Trail Alliance (UGATA). While this area is being developed as a future public fee-entry park, we recognize that in the wake of Hurricane Helene many of the local trails we know and love will be closed for quite some time. As a result, we have decided to open SCRA’s trails to the public at no charge until our new, permanent trailhead is ready. In the meantime, please enjoy and respect these trails To report any trail issues, please email [email protected].
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Parking for the Saluda Confluence Recreation Area is currently off of Anders Rd.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 43 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 95 rides
- Last: Aug 1, 2026
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(34.950880, -82.505730)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sam's Third Try
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Where is Sam's Third Try located?
Sam's Third Try is located in Saluda Confluence Recreation Area, Greenville, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Saluda Confluence Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.95088, -82.50573.
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How hard is Sam's Third Try?
Sam's Third Try is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Sam's Third Try?
Sam's Third Try has 8 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 964 ft to 979 ft.
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Is Sam's Third Try a point to point trail?
Yes, Sam's Third Try is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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