The best cycling routes around Dunean

Overall, this route is beautiful. It is mostly on backroads so traffic isn't too bad. There is a short section on Hwy 11 where cars speed by at 55 to 65 mph, but there is a bike lane. Do this route if you are not overly anxious about cars sharing the road. Some of the roads are bumpy and one short section had no shoulder and rumble strips gouged into the white line. I will say that every driver was considerate waiting behind until safe to pass me on curves. Most gave me a wide berth when they passed which is much appreciated! You will be pedaling uphill and going fast downhill, so it is lots of fun if that is your thing. Use a bike with a wide selection of gears. You won't need wide tires but don't use your racing slicks either. Stop at Hagood Mill and don't miss the waterfall at the beginning, and the tea company at the end, of Carrick Creek Rd. The ride through the Nine Times Preserve is lovely. After the ride, I had lunch - a chicken, mushroom and cheese crepe - at The Full Plate Creperie Eatery in downtown Pickens. Delicious!

Spanning 122 acres, Cleveland Park is the larges in the city. It offers a variety of amenities, including paved and nature trails, playgrounds, workout stations, picnic shelters, and large open space areas. The Swamp Rabbit Trail runs through here along Reedy River, making it an ideal location to stop and take a break during a long ride.

A gathering place where families, friends, and farmers unite, sharing food stories, forging connections, and turning neighbors into friends. Their craft coffee and espresso are sourced sustainably and you can enjoy all natural meal.

Saluda Dam is part of the 331 acre reservoir that provides drinking water for the city of Easley in Pickens County. There is a bait and tackle shop right on the shore that you can visit to prepare for an enjoyable day of relaxing.

20-acre green paradise with a lovely water feature. Inspired by New York City's Central Park, you can spot small details that honor the famous park, with colorful landscaping and intricate pathway for exploring. Parking is available.

A fascinating pedestrian bridge for connecting with nature in the public gardens on both sides of the Reedy River. There are plenty of quiet places to relax in the park. Here you can enjoy the river's currents and surrounding beauty.

In 1889, the Swamp Rabbit railway began its operations. The rail car featuring Berea's Swamp Rabbit Trail Station today dates back to 1947. It served as a “Heater Car” with two large furnaces providing heat to other freight and passenger cars. In 2007, began as salvage operations of the rails, the rail car was pushed to this location in preparation to be moved via road to a museum in Indiana. Nevertheless, the transport costs including reinforcing a number of bridges proved too great. As a result, the railcar is still in its place. It was renovated in the course of opening the Rabbit Swamp Trail and features the resting place at Berea.

Milford Mall was named after Eugene W. and Louise H. Milford, who gave a generous donation to the university. There is a wonderful water fountain that provides a delightful atmosphere as you explore this historical place.