ABOUT
Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park is a state-of-the-art mountain biking facility and the only such recreational facility open to the public in Upstate South Carolina.
Because the trails are multipurpose, hikers and bikers are cautioned to follow trail directional signs and posted protocol for right of way. Motorized vehicles are not allowed on these trails (e.g., motorized dirt bikes, motorcycles, and ATVs).
Pedal assisted or electric bicycles are welcome.
All trails are designed and constructed using methods that minimize erosion and habitat disturbance, and maximize long-term sustainability. Benchmark Trails, a professional trail-building company in Greenville, SC, was hired to build the trail system to standards established by the U.S. Forest Service and the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Deno Cantos and his Benchmark crew use terms like big berms, rock gardens, rollers and tables to describe how the trails flow for mountain biking.
Cyclists are asked NOT TO RIDE WHEN THE TRAILS ARE WET after heavy rain events.
The City of Walhalla Police Department maintains the park and trails. A full time Park Ranger is assigned to manage the park.
Volunteers are encouraged to help maintain the trails. To volunteer, contact: Palmetto Conservation, Upstate SORBA, or Oconee County Hiking Club.
Everyone using the trails is asked to follow the principles of Leave No Trace—that is, leave only footprints and tire tracks, and take only pictures.
palmetto conservation foundation
Palmetto Conservation Foundation is a statewide nonprofit organization, founded in 1989, whose mission is to conserve South Carolina’s natural and cultural resources, preserve historic landmarks, and promote active outdoor recreation. PCF’s largest and best-known project is the Palmetto Trail. PCF’s newest program is the Palmetto Conservation Corps, South Carolina’s only trail-based AmeriCorps service program for young adults. For more information, visit www.palmettoconservation.org or www.facebook.com/palmettotrail.
Partners
Palmetto Conservation Foundation— The mission of Palmetto Conservation Foundation is to conserve South Carolina’s natural and cultural resources, preserve historic landmarks, and promote outdoor recreation through trails and greenways.
City of Walhalla — Walhalla is located just minutes away from the wide variety of activities Oconee County and the surrounding areas have to offer, including an abundance of hiking and mountain biking trails, numerous waterfalls, and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Oconee County, SC — A diverse, growing, safe, vibrant community guided by rural traditions and shaped by natural beauty; where employment, education and recreation offer a rich quality of life for all generations, both today and tomorrow.
Visit Oconee SC — VISIT OCONEE SC is a destination marketing organization focused on bringing visitors into Oconee County to stay overnight, dine at our restaurants, shop at our retail stores, and visit our tourism destinations.
Oconee Economic Alliance — The Oconee Economic Alliance is a public-private nonprofit effort to accelerate job creation and capital investment, increase per capita income, diversify the local tax base and generate awareness of Oconee County as a business location.
Reveal SC — The SC National Heritage Corridor is a team of marketing and community development professionals with decades of experience specializing in destination marketing projects within South Carolina.
Oconee Chamber — The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce works to promote a positive business climate in the market areas of Fair Play, Long Creek, Mountain Rest, Salem, Seneca, Walhalla, West Union and Westminster, South Carolina.
SC State Trails Program— SC Trails encourages trail users to venture beyond. Trails can be developed in every region, connected to a variety of natural resources and made accessible for a wide diversity of users.