The best running trails in Cleveland County
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21
runs
Last updated: October 16, 2025
6
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
2. Horseridge Trail loop — South Mountains State Park
15.2km
01:52
400m
400m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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2
runners
3. High Shoals Falls & Big Bear Falls loop — South Mountains State Park
8.67km
01:10
320m
320m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
16
runners
5. Crowders Mountain loop from Kings Mountain
8.66km
01:15
230m
230m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
14
runners
6. Shorts Lake loop from Kings Mountain
8.86km
01:18
210m
210m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.0
(1)
19
runners
7. Crowders Mountain – Kings Pinnacle loop from Kings Mountain
15.2km
02:15
430m
430m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
10
runners
8. Boulders Overlook loop from Kings Mountain
21.6km
03:18
550m
550m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
6
runners
9. Kings Pinnacle – Boulders Overlook loop from Blacksburg
18.1km
02:41
440m
440m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
3.0
(1)
6
runners
10. Horseridge Trail – Chestnut Knob Overlook loop from Casar
28.9km
03:56
940m
940m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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