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Furman Lake – Swamp Rabbit Trail loop from Travelers Rest

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Furman Lake – Swamp Rabbit Trail loop from Travelers Rest

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4.7

(5367)

6,515

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Furman Lake – Swamp Rabbit Trail loop from Travelers Rest

00:49

13.4km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.62 km for 90 m

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Start point

Parking

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5.32 km

Furman Lake

Highlight • Lake

Furman Lake, adjacent to Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, is a scenic reservoir enhancing the campus landscape. Surrounded by lush greenery, the lake offers a peaceful retreat for cyclists.

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6.12 km

Furman University Bell Tower and Lake

Highlight • Lake

Among America's 75 eldest institutions, its scenic landscapes, Bell Tower, and adjacency to the Rabbit Swamp Trail, offer runners a poetic journey's beginning or end.

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6.66 km

Furman University

Highlight • Settlement

Furman University was established in 1826, is the oldest private university in South Carolina, among the 75 oldest institutions of higher education in operation nationally today. It is named for Richard Furman, he was one of the most important Baptist clergyman during the early decades of the new nation and an influential advocate of educational institutions throughout the country.

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6.71 km

Furman Lake

Highlight • Lake

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6.75 km

Furman Bell Tower

Highlight • Monument

If you're riding around Furman Lake, there's probably one thing that will catch your attention: the tall tower located on a small peninsula of the lake. It is a 1965 replica of the original bell tower of the campus, which used to sound at the start of classes.
If you want to take a closer look or relax on one of the benches beneath it, you'll have to dismount from your bike.

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9.67 km

Swamp Rabbit Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Swamp Rabbit Trail, once a railroad, now a beloved biking route, winds through Upstate South Carolina. Rich in history, this converted rail corridor offers cyclists a scenic journey past woodlands, parks, and the Reedy River. Its transformation into a trail has revitalized communities, fostering recreation and cultural connections.

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.61 km

2.64 km

418 m

369 m

313 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

885 m

464 m

Elevation

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Today

Tuesday 14 July

27°C

21°C

73 %

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Furman University Bell Tower and Lake

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