Alston Trailhead- Palmetto Trail- State Road S-20-35, Little Mountain, SC 29075
About the Business
The Alston Trailhead is a scenic starting point for exploring the Palmetto Trail, located at State Road S-20-35 in Little Mountain, South Carolina. This park is a popular tourist attraction for outdoor enthusiasts looking to hike, bike, or simply enjoy the natural beauty of the area. With well-maintained trails and stunning views of the South Carolina landscape, the Alston Trailhead is the perfect destination for a day of adventure and relaxation in the great outdoors.
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State Rd S-20-35, Little Mountain, SC 29075, United States
Reviews
"Nice mix of surfaces (wood bridges, pine straw, gravel, sand, and a little pavement). Paths are wide enough for runners and bikers to share. Mostly shaded with some sunny areas and occasional wildlife. Longer runs do involve crossing paved roads, but the first one is at three and a half miles."
"This is a great section of the Palmetto Trail. Train trestle over Broad River is just a few minutes from the parking lot. The trail is really wide and flat which makes it popular for biking. It mostly passes woods and sometimes a field or two. The trestles are the interesting part. It is 7 miles to Hope Station trail head. The U section under Broad River Rd. is eroded so bikes usually cross the street there."
"There aren't any trash cans or restrooms at this trailhead, but that is not a problem, just insight. The bridges could use a little more upkeep ( soft spots in the wood and loose boards). I'm sure they are maintained for safety, but sometimes, a step on these areas of the bridges can be startling. You can go point to point.. or loop around at certain points usually near trailhead access."
"It was raining and a bit dark when I was there, but still beautiful. I was running and found a few sections to be great ankle stability training where I couldn't see the loose rocks under leaves, pine needles and rain. Great out and back, which I chose for that reason. Fairly flat for the 2+ out and back I completed. I saw 3 cyclists and that's all for the hour I ran; but I'm guessing that had to do with the temperature and rain more than the trail. A couple of the bridges had missing chunks, so be aware. Great trail!"
"This is one of the prettiest, flattest trails in the area. The trail is technically 10 miles long (which makes it a 20 mile, out and back trail). But you can walk to wherever your hearts desire and turn around. I tend to take my dogs out there. The trail is wide enough to have several people walking side by side. It's a great place to start biking, too. There are plenty of cyclists. There is one steep area within the first mile, after a bridge that can be tricky if it's wet ground. The bridges can be a bit soft, too. So watch your step. I did almost trip and fall on my run today for it. But they seem to have a good handle on replacing the boards quickly. There are plenty of places to camp along this trail, too. There are two other trail heads along this trail (Peak to Prosperity trail). The parking lot can hold a decent amount if everyone parks respectfully. You could easily get 15 to 20 cars."
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