Biking
Known to local cyclists, Oconee County is a hidden jewel for road cycling and mountain biking. There are numerous secondary roads with great mountain and lake scenic views with little traffic. One can choose from moderate rides with rolling country roads to challenging climbs into the foothills fo the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park is anchored by the mountains-to-the-sea Palmetto Trail. The park offers a network of cycling trails, with 1.5 miles of beginner cycling along with the 1.5 mile Palmetto Trail Stumphouse Passage. Intermediate and advance trails are currently under construction.
Logistic Mystic
Mountain Rest, SC
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A logistics company to “get you out there!” Daily bike rentals and guide service to local trailheads and Stumphouse Bike Park. They are located on the “Chauga River Ramble” bike route and can provide local knowledge and bike rentals if desired.
Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park
Dual-use hiking & biking trails in Stumphouse Park ($5 entry fee per vehicle). 22 trails suitable for different experience levels. The 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.
Stumphouse Passage of the Palmetto Trail
The Stumphouse Passage is accessible from the center of Stumphouse Park ($5 entry fee per vehicle). Stumphouse Passage is dual-use with a 1.5 mile hiking trail and 9.34 miles of mountain bike trails. This is one of three Passages of the Palmetto Trail that are located in Oconee County. The Palmetto Trail stretches over 500 miles across SC from the upstate to the coast near Charleston.
The Briar Patch of Oconee
The Briar Patch is a world class dual slalom mountain biking course with a straight shot view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
