more stats
8.4 miles
Distance
580 ft
Climb
-588 ft
Descent
00:56:15
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
548 ft
Altitude min
683 ft
Altitude max
683 ft
Altitude start
676 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
00:56:15
Avg time

Southside Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Croft State Park
    Spartanburg, South Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47357 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57681 in Trail Running
    • #86486 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This Singletrack Trail is a loop that is fun in both directions. It’s acts as a stand alone or connector to other challenging trails. Average elevation is 70 ft per mile with mild technical portions. There are multiple locations to stop the trail short and head back to your vehicle. Doesn’t not drain well with rain within 48 hours, and large puddling/mud sections result. Some roots,corners and creek crossings can catch you off guard.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 174 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Southside Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:13am (America/New_York)
Jun 1, 2026
 Major erosion (major ruts or slumping, large boulders and roots exposed due to erosion)
Oct 4, 2024 @ 3:57pm
Oct 4, 2024
 Helene has really done some damage here. Many trees down.
Jan 13, 2024 @ 6:19am
Jan 13, 2024
 Some Parts of Flats underwater. Please wait for trails to dry out before riding!
Oct 13, 2023 @ 10:57pm
Oct 13, 2023
Oct 8, 2023 @ 1:59pm
Oct 8, 2023
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Status:
on Jun 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Southside Loop located?
      Southside Loop is located in Croft State Park, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Croft State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.8549, -81.86313.
      ▼ How hard is Southside Loop?
      Southside Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Southside Loop?
      Southside Loop has 580 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 588 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 548 ft to 683 ft.
      ▼ Is Southside Loop a point to point trail?
      Southside Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Southside Loop?
      Southside Loop is 8.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Southside Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Southside Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Southside Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Southside Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Southside Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 8 minutes to ride Southside Loop. The trail is 8.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Southside Loop?
      Southside Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 763 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 777 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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