SAMBA builds and maintains mountain bike trails across Spartanburg and the Upstate of South Carolina. From the large stacked-loop system at Croft State Park to the woodsy singletrack at Holston Creek, the beginner-friendly trails at Duncan Park and SEW Eurodrive, and the lakeside loop at Lake Whelchel in Gaffney, there is dirt for every skill level. Pick a trail below for a full guide, directions, and a live trail map with current conditions.
Croft State Park
SAMBA's largest trail system in Spartanburg. Flowing cross-country loops for every level, plus the Stump Jump race course.
Holston Creek
Beginner-friendly, flowing singletrack along the creek near Inman. Home of the monthly SAMBA Beginner Ride.
Duncan Park
Close-to-downtown beginner trail in Spartanburg. Perfect for first-timers, kids, and a quick after-work lap.
SEW Eurodrive
About a mile of easy, green singletrack with a bridge in Lyman. A good first ride or a quick lap.
Lake Whelchel
A 7.5-mile flowy loop around the lake in Gaffney, plus the Paul's Peninsula extension. Free, dawn to dusk.
Croft State Park
Compare the trails
| Trail | Where | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft State Park | Spartanburg, SC | The biggest day out, and every level in between | Stacked cross-country loops on a 7,000-acre former army base. Park admission applies. Home of the Stump Jump race. |
| Holston Creek | Inman / Campobello, north of Spartanburg | A quieter, woodsy ride away from town | Beginner-friendly, flowing singletrack through mature forest along the creek. Holds moisture, so it dries slowly after rain. |
| Duncan Park | City of Spartanburg, SC | First rides and quick after-work laps | One of the most beginner-friendly, and the closest to downtown. |
| SEW Eurodrive | Lyman, SC | First rides, kids, and short laps | About a mile of green-rated singletrack on the SEW Eurodrive campus. Private land, so check access on the trail page. |
| Lake Whelchel | Gaffney, SC | A longer, steady ride with lake views | A 7.5-mile loop around the lake plus the 2.5-mile Paul's Peninsula extension, with lots of boardwalks. Free, dawn to dusk. |
Current trail distances, difficulty ratings, and open/closed status live on each trail page via Trailforks. Conditions change, so check before you drive out.
Who builds and maintains these trails
SAMBA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the trails above are built and maintained by volunteers from the club, working with South Carolina State Parks and local partners. Trail workdays, tools, and materials are funded by membership dues and donations, which is the practical reason the riding in Spartanburg keeps getting better. If you ride here, joining the club is the most direct way to keep these trails open.