more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
00:15:57
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
704 ft
Altitude min
748 ft
Altitude max
706 ft
Altitude start
712 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
2,526 ft
Distance climb
1,778 ft
Distance down
2,113 ft
Distance flat
00:15:57
Avg time

Western side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Duncan Park
    Spartanburg, South Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #156224 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #390648 in Trail Running
    • #385898 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #225 in Mountain Biking · South Carolina [+]
    • #660 in Trail Running
    • #671 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

These are the most difficult trails in the park, but nothing like Pisgah by any means. I only rated it as black diamond in comparison to the other trails at this park. GO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF WHAT THIS ROUTE SHOWS BY STARTING AT THE NORTH AND GOING SOUTH. There is a lot of short ups and downs with a lot of roots, off cambers, some slick low spots, rocks, etc. This is a very tight and winding trail but great for skills work.

Access Info

Baseball fields parking lot at north end.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 7, 2024
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Western side Trail Reports

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Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:46pm (America/New_York)
Jun 7, 2026
 Impossible to follow trail. Start and end are flagged, but other flags are either missing or lost in overgrowth.
Mar 23, 2025 @ 3:45pm
Mar 23, 2025
 Completely unrideable... lots of huge downed trees
Jul 29, 2023 @ 6:46am
Jul 29, 2023
 Lot's of trees and branches down. Some can be rolled or hopped over.
Jun 18, 2023 @ 4:33am
Jun 18, 2023
 Lots of downed branches and logs. Most can be ridden over. This trail needs some serious TLC. It has potential to be lots of fun.
Mar 16, 2023 @ 12:43am
Mar 16, 2023
 Lost count of the fallen trees and large branches over the trail. Some can be rolled or ridden under, but many cannot. Also some areas are...
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Status:
on Jun 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      swalk swalk
      The Western Side trails are Blue at best. Definitely not black. Don't let that overly zealous rating keep you from riding it. There are no features, just riding through the woods, so there is some up and down terrain and roots. No jumps or drops.
      upstatefreddy
      Best of Spartanburg if any measure I touch ground here on many occasions! Mtn Biking seen Owls Hawk Deer Snake 10 Mins from house riding

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Western side located?
      Western side is located in Duncan Park, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Duncan Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.93245, -81.91246.
      ▼ How hard is Western side?
      Western side is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Western side?
      Western side has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 704 ft to 748 ft.
      ▼ Is Western side a point to point trail?
      Western side is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Western side?
      Western side is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Western side?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Western side. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Western side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Western side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Western side?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Western side. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Western side?
      Western side is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 8 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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