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    Green
    Crescent
    Trails

    The Green Crescent Trail is a growing network of pedestrian and biking trails that improve the quality of life in the greater Clemson, Central, Pendleton area of South Carolina by connecting the place we love.

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  • The Green Crescent Pedestrian Bridge

    On Friday November 10th, 2017 the Green Crescent Bridge was officially opened. The pedestrian bridge runs parallel to Berkeley Drive, spans Hwy 123, and is the first segment of the Green Crescent Trail in Clemson.

  • Better walking & biking connections ...

  • will make a safer, healthier, & more vibrant community for everyone!


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GCT Mission

To make the Clemson-Central-Pendleton area a better place to live, work, learn, & play by connecting the places we love with a safe & easily-accessible network of trails and public/alternative transportation options.

Vision

The Clemson-Central-Pendleton area will be recognized as a national model for connectivity and alternative transportation through its system of trails, greenways, sidewalks, complete streets, and public transportation.

Strategy

The Friends of the Green Crescent, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, focuses on three primary activities:

  1. Political Advocacy
  2. Public Relations and Communication
  3. Resource Development (Volunteering, Fundraising, Sponsorship, and Grants)

News & Notes

News

New Trail Taking Shape in Downtown Central

Another piece of the Green Crescent Trail network is coming together, bringing new connections to the Town of Central!

If you’ve been through downtown Central lately, you may have noticed some construction activity near the Caboose. That’s the beginning of a new trail segment that will become part of the growing Green Crescent Trail network.

And while it may look like just another construction project right now, it’s an exciting step toward making Central a more walkable, bikeable, and connected community.

Connecting More of Central

The new 10-foot-wide trail will begin near the Caboose in downtown Central and run primarily along Highway 93. Along the way, it will connect with the existing trail on Pepper Street, across from Bolick Field, which was built several years ago.

This new segment will extend to the site of the future Central Fire Station, with plans for a future phase to connect to Southern Wesleyan University.

These connections matter. Whether it’s walking downtown, riding a bike, getting some exercise, or simply enjoying time outdoors, a connected trail network gives people more ways to move around their community.

And each new segment makes the larger network more useful for everyone.

Watch the video 

Building Connections, One Segment at a Time

The Green Crescent Trail is about much more than creating places to walk and bike. It’s about connecting neighborhoods, schools, parks, businesses, and other destinations throughout Clemson, Central, and Pendleton.

That’s the vision behind our 15×30 initiative: connecting 15 miles of important trail segments by 2030.

Projects like this one in Central demonstrate how that vision is becoming reality. As individual trail segments are completed and linked together, we’re building a network that will make it easier and safer for people to get where they want to go without always getting in a car.

And we’re creating more opportunities for neighbors to connect along the way.

Thank You, AnMed Health!

We’re especially grateful to AnMed Health, a longtime sponsor of this trail segment, for supporting the development of the Green Crescent Trail.

Partnerships like this help turn plans into progress and demonstrate a shared commitment to healthier, more connected communities.

Thank you, AnMed Health, for continuing to invest in a vision that will benefit our community for years to come!

Follow the Progress

There’s still work to be done, but it’s exciting to see another section of the Green Crescent Trail taking shape.

Check out the video linked in this article for a look at the trail under construction, and keep an eye out for more updates as the project progresses.

Want to follow along as we continue connecting Clemson, Central, and Pendleton?

Subscribe to our email updates to stay informed about new trail projects, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved.

More trails. More connections. More reasons to get outside.

October 26, 2026/0 Comments/by Green Crescent
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A Hidden Gem in Clemson: Discover Tottie's Place and the New Ashley Dearing Outfield Trail

A peaceful stream, shady woods, and a brand-new trail connection—all tucked away in the middle of Clemson. What if we told you there's a little walking trail in Clemson that feels more like a mountain getaway than a neighborhood park? It's…
October 17, 2026
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More Than a New Trail: What’s Coming to Berkeley Drive

If you’ve driven along Berkeley Drive lately, you’ve probably noticed the construction. What’s being built there is much more than a wider sidewalk. The City of Clemson is creating a 1.5-mile multi-use path between Frontage Road…
October 5, 2026
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Building Community, One Wheelbarrow at a Time

Last Saturday, a group of volunteers spent part of their day spreading mulch on a trail in Pendleton. Nothing glamorous. Just wheelbarrows, shovels, mulch, sweat — and a bunch of people willing to give up part of their Saturday to make…
September 30, 2026
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5K Race Recap: 258 Runners, 32 Sponsors and One Bright Night on the Trail

A Big Night for the Green Crescent Trail What happens when you put more than 250 runners and walkers on the trail at dusk, add some lights, a little friendly competition and a community that believes in building better connections? You…
September 28, 2026
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Community Support Makes the Light the Trail 5K Possible

The Light the Trail 5K & Fun Run, presented by Indigo Advisors and Partners, is almost here, and before we make our way to the starting line, we want to recognize the incredible businesses, organizations, and community partners helping make…
September 10, 2026
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15x30 Update: Berkeley Drive breaks ground soon

Hey Green Crescent Trail friends, Below is a quick update on progress towards our community’s goal of 15 miles of connected Green Crescent Trail by the year 2030 (aka 15x30). Things are still moving forward! 🛠️ Under construction Downtown…
July 6, 2026
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