In 2021, the League of American Bicyclists awarded the City of Rock Hill the Bronze level for being a bicycle-friendly community.
Looking to learn? Visit BikeRockHill.com for bike training and programming along with community outreach.
Enjoy York County’s scenic byways and diverse terrain from the seat of your bicycle!
Hungry for more information? View our current Visitor Guide or request one to be mailed to you today!
*While cycling in York County, please wear a helmet and follow all SC Cycling Laws.
Rock Hill Outdoor Center
The cycling venues at the Rock Hill Outdoor Center offers Olympic caliber facilities for use by both beginner and elite athletes alike.
Cycling amenities include:
Rock Hill Velodrome / Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track / Mountain Biking Trails
Criterium Course / Cyclocross Course
Mountain & Off-Road Bikes
Walt Schrader Trails at Historic Brattonsville
Address: 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, SC 29726
Distance: 7 Miles Total | Network of Trails
Difficulty: For Beginner Cyclists
Rock Hill Outdoor Center
Address: Herrons Ferry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Distance: 7 Miles Total | 3 Trails
Difficulty: 3 Levels of Varying Terrain
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Address: 971 Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill, SC 29716
Distance: 8.6 Miles Total | 3 Trails
Difficulty: For Intermediate to Advanced Cyclists
Worth Mountain Wildlife Management Area
Address: SC Hwy 211, Hickory Grove, SC 29717
Distance: 1.5 Miles Total | Network of Trails & Roads
Difficulty: For Beginner Cyclists
Baxter Village Trails
Address: 1712 1st Baxter Crossing, Fort Mill.
Distance: 9 Miles Total | Network of Trails & Roads
Difficulty: 3 Levels of Varying Terrain
YORK COUNTY ROUTES
Central York County Route 1
Suggested Starting Point:
McCelvey Center – 212 East Jefferson Street, York, SC 29745
Distance: 50 Mile Loop
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous, +1336 ft Elevation Gain
Along the Way:
- McCelvey Center & The Historical Center of York County
- The Peach Tree Orchard
- Bush-N-Vine
- Sylvia Theater
- Historic Downtown York
Map this Loop | View York County Map
Reservation Route 2
Suggested Starting Point:
Rock Hill Municipal Parking Garage – 110 East Black Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Distance: 35.8 Miles Total (31.38 miles loop, 4.4 mile cut through)
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous, +1145 ft Elevation Gain
Along the Way:
- Catawba Cultural Center & Craft Store
- Old Town Rock Hill
- The White Home
- Fountain Park
- Swim, Bike & Run
Map this Loop | View York County Map
Kings Mountain Route 3
Suggested Starting Point:
Clover High School – 1625 State Highway 55, Clover, SC 29710
Distance: 38 Miles Total (26.63 bike loop with 11.37 mile out and back)
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous, +573 ft Elevation Gain
Along the Way:
- New Centre Park
- Downtown Clover
- McGill’s Store
- Kings Mountain State & National Military Parks
- Historic Downtown York
- McCelvey Center & The Historical Center of York County
Map this Loop | View York County Map
Fort Mill/Tega Cay Route 4
Suggested Starting Point:
Baxter Library – 1818 2nd Baxter Crossing, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Distance: 32 Miles Total (23.8 loop with 3.4 and 5.3 mile optional cut through)
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous, +732 ft Elevation Gain
Along the Way:
- Baxter Village
- Catawba Park (future home)
- Lake Wylie
- Anne Springs Close Greenway
- The Peach Stand
Nimitz Route 5
Suggested Starting Point:
McCelvey Center – 212 East Jefferson Street, York, 29745
Distance: 22.25 Miles (out and back)
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous, +825 ft Elevation Gain
Along the Way:
- C & M Convenience Store
- Historic Hill Mercentile
- McCelvey Center
- Downtown York
- Downtown Sharon
Map this Route | View York County Map
Comporium Bikes
Comporium launched a Bike Share program in Old Town Rock Hill in 2018 as an eco-friendly way to maximize a sense of community while simultaneously reducing traffic and motor vehicle pollution. The bikes can be found at several different "hub" locations including Fountain Park, Legal Remedy Brewing, the Anderson Apartments, and Winthrop's campus. The first two hours are FREE and each hour after that is only $6. Reserve a bike by signing up online or by using the free Social Bikes app.
Learn more about Comporium's Bike Share program here.