South Carolina · Mountain biking

Sassafras Loop Trail

Mixed
surface
Feb–May, Sep–Dec
best months

Sassafras Loop Trail is a mountain biking route in South Carolina, about 1.2 miles from the town of Sylvan Hills. It is a moderate ride with no elevation gain, so it works well as a short outing or a link between other trails in the area. 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 is similar at about 75°F by day and 52°F at night. July is the warmest month, with highs averaging about 91°F. Several other trails sit close by. Sulphur Springs Trail is about 0.4 miles away, and the Connector Trail and Turtle Trail Connector are within a mile. For a change of pace, the Turtle Trail hike is about 0.9 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Dec

    Best time to visit Sassafras Loop Trail

    Best months: February–May and September–December. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      53° / 35°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      58° / 38°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      65° / 44°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 52°

      10 wet

    5. May

      81° / 61°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      88° / 68°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 72°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 71°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 65°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 54°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 44°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 37°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Greenville Dwtn Ap, SC, 6.1 mi away at 1,048 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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