Palmetto Trail – Oconee Passage
The Oconee Passage is a moderate to difficult 3.2 mile trail along an old roadbed that pinches into a path along the mountain ridge line. Once the Palmetto Trail is complete, this trail will end in Walhalla, but for now you can start from either Oconee State Park (Mountain Rest) or Oconee Station (Walhalla). The Oconee Passage is steeply uphill from Oconee Station. Mountain bikes are allowed on the Oconee Passage.
Rally in the Valley
May, 11, 2019. Fun, family oriented event featuring bicycle rides of 30 and 60 miles, as well as great live music and a wonderful meal of slow-cooked barbecue, fresh sides and local craft beer which are all included in your ticket! The Rally in the Valley event supports land conservation and sustainable development in Oconee County, SC.
Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park
Dual-use hiking & biking trails in Stumphouse Park. Phase 1 is open with 4 miles of trails. Phase 2 will have an 6 more miles. All 10 miles of flow trails are designed for beginner mountain biking with big berms, rollers, tables, rock gardens and more! Mountain Bike Park can be accessed from trailheads at both ends of Stumphouse Passage, but the easiest access is via the parking lot for Issaqueena Falls. Bike trail is closed on rainy days. Users are cautioned to follow trail direction signs.
Tour de Tugaloo
Annual bicycle ride that takes place in October. Routes of 5, 22, 42, 62, 100 miles. Tour the Tugaloo River and experience nature at it's finest! Terrain is flat to hilly with beautiful vistas, four choices of loops, oodles of wildlife and fabulous fall colors! This ride is in support of the Stephens County Foundation that has the goal of preservation of the Tugaloo corridor.