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A new rail trail that travels all the way from the rolling countryside of Upstate South Carolina, through historic and vibrant small towns, and into the spectacular mountain scenery of Western North Carolina.

That’s the vision for a new rail trail along the route of the historic Saluda Grade Railroad.

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The proposed Saluda Grade Trail would run for approximately 31 miles, from Inman, SC to Zirconia, NC. The trail would welcome folks out for a stroll, as well as bikers, hikers, joggers, wheelchairs, strollers, and other forms of exercise and play.

We have an agreement with Norfolk Southern on the terms of a future purchase of the rail corridor and are excited about bringing the Saluda Grade Trail to our communities! 

Will you help create the Saluda Grade Trail? Our elected leaders need to know that there is overwhelming public support for this new rail trail.

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View the Saluda Grade Trail Feasibility Study Presentation

Following an in-depth, year-long engineering and economic impact study on the proposed Saluda Grade Trail, the firm TPD, Inc. joined Saluda Grade Trails Conservancy partners to present findings at two...

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Saluda Grade Trail Corridor Under Contract

The Saluda Grade Trails Conservancy is officially under contract to purchase a 31-mile rail corridor for a proposed rail trail running from Upstate South Carolina to Western North Carolina.

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Presentations Will Share Saluda Grade Trail Study

The public is invited to two upcoming presentations that will share findings from a year-long, in-depth study of the proposed Saluda Grade Trail. The North Carolina meeting will be held on Aug. 6 at...

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A coalition of three nonprofits is spearheading the Saluda Grade Trail. Conserving Carolina is leading efforts in North Carolina, while PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well. and Upstate Forever are leading efforts in South Carolina

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Across the United States, inactive rail lines have found new life as vibrant rail trails. Now, we have the opportunity to create a beautiful new trail along the historic Saluda Grade rail line!

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Saluda Grade Trail

A new rail trail that travels from the rolling countryside of Upstate South Carolina, through historic and vibrant small towns, and into the spectacular mountain scenery of Western North Carolina.

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