Saluda Grade Trail Design Progresses for Initial South Carolina Section
Designs for the initial five-mile section of the Saluda Grade Trail in South Carolina are approximately 60% complete. This section will begin at the North Carolina state line near Tryon and extend south through Landrum in northern Spartanburg County to…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 8, 2026 — Plans for the first phase of the Saluda Grade Trail in South Carolina have reached a significant milestone, with design work approximately 60% complete. This initial segment will cover a five-mile stretch of the planned rail trail.
The development focuses on a section that will commence at the state line bordering North Carolina, near the town of Tryon. From there, the trail is set to extend southward through Landrum, located in the northern part of Spartanburg County, and conclude at Hulon Howard Road.
The overall Saluda Grade Trail project is envisioned as a 31.5-mile rail trail. This initiative is a collaborative effort between multiple organizations. For the South Carolina segment of the trail, the primary organization spearheading the project is PAL: Play, Advocate, Live Well. The North Carolina portion of the trail development is being led by Conserving Carolina.
Further details regarding the timeline for design completion and the commencement of construction for this five-mile section were not immediately available. Similarly, the specific contractors involved in the design phase have not been publicly disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Jay King on greenvillejournal.com, see more information here.
