Mountain Creek Trail

Mountain Creek Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Paris Mountain State Park in South Carolina, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is an out-and-back that starts and ends at roughly 1,027 feet, with a high point of 1,105 feet and a total elevation gain of 271 feet over its 2.4-mile length. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.78 miles in, with a grade of about 6 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Greenville show October highs around 74°F with lows near 54°F, and April highs around 75°F. July is the warmest month, with typical highs near 91°F. The trail sits close to several other routes. Connector Trail and Turtle Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and Sassafras Loop Trail is about 0.7 mile off. For paddling, the Enoree River is about 2.9 miles away.