The best running trails in Rutherford County
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Last updated: October 23, 2025
6
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Wildcat Rock Trail to Bearwallow Mountain — Wildcat Rock Reserve
13.6km
01:59
610m
610m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. 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.
4
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4. Rattlesnake Knob Observation Point loop — Florence Nature Preserve
8.18km
01:09
320m
320m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
runners
5. 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.
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
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8. Running loop from Cowpens
5.62km
00:35
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
runners
9. High Shoals Falls loop from Casar
11.0km
01:25
330m
330m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Horseridge Trail – Chestnut Knob Overlook loop from Casar
28.9km
03:57
940m
940m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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