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Choose Your Own Adventure
Do The Dan This Year!
With 55 miles of trails through Spartanburg County, the Daniel Morgan Trail System is a great way to get outside, get moving, and have some fun with family and friends!
Scroll down for sample itineraries to make the most of your time on The Dan.
Location
Park at the ballpark at 720 Duncan Park Drive or add continue your journey from The Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail which connects via the dog park path to the intersection at Union Street and Duncan Park Drive.
Features
Families love Duncan Park for its large playground and peaceful lake. You can rent a kayak and paddle across the lake, or take a stroll along the “Invasives Walk” to learn about local invasive plant species.
Don't miss the Duncan Park Watershed Ecology Exhibit! Sign up your child to be a Junior PAL explorer, and explore nature together. Many trails in Duncan Park have been newly surfaced to provide for easier access. Get all of the details about what Duncan Park has to offer here.
Route
Follow the trail through Duncan Park, stopping along the way for fun at the playground. When you reach the lake, visit the self-service kayak rental kiosks. Scan the QR code with your smartphone for directions and to rent equipment; all rentals include paddles, a personal flotation device, and a safety whistle.
Rental options range from $14.99 for one hour to $39.99 for a full day. Hours are 6am to 8pm, 7 days per week. Watch this fun video for more details.
Dining and Refreshments
After you’ve explored the woods and the water, you’ll be ready for a beverage and snack! Leave from Duncan Park Drive and cross over Union Street, passing the Rail Tail Dog Park and turning right to connect onto The Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail. Travel .58 miles to see our friends at the Flock Shop and enjoy some of their great menu items. Other options include: Ciclops Cyderi, Andrew’s Atomic Dogs, and P&J’s street taco truck.
Location
Access the trailhead near the intersection of East Henry Street and Union Street.
Features
A scenic route for walkers and cyclists, leading directly into the Hub City Hopper extension.
Route
Follow the trail along Union Street, transitioning onto Kennedy Street, and then onto South Converse Street where you run into the Chapman Cultural Center.
Visit the Chapman Cultural Center
- Explore local art exhibits, performances and science exhibits.
- Visit the Spartanburg Art Museum or attend a theater or ballet production.
- Check out the Artists' Guild of Spartanburg gallery
- Visit the Spartanburg Science Center
Dining and Refreshments
From the Chapman Cultural Center, cross St. John Street to Ciclops Cyderi and Brewing for a beverage or some bites. If it’s a burger or wings you crave, you can also visit Rigsby’s for their “Best Built Burgers.” For a more elevated dining experience, The Kennedy offers Southern-inspired cuisine and craft cocktails in a stylish downtown setting.
Parking
Available off Sydnor Road
Trailhead
Begins behind the school, descending a short hill to the trail
Midpoint
Willy Taco - because who doesn’t love tacos & margs?
Distance
Approximately 1 mile from the starting point
Amenities
Restrooms and dining options
Endpoint
White’s Mill Dam
Distance
Another mile from Willy Taco
Highlights
Picturesque dam, sandy area for relaxation, and a bench
Tip
Great spot for a picnic or a peaceful break before heading back
Return
Backtrack to McCracken Middle School
Total Distance
Approximately 4 miles round trip
Time Estimate
1.5 to 2 hours, depending on pace and stops
Optional Extension
Cottonwood Trail
Connection
Accessible from the River Birch Trail
Length
Approximately 1.25 miles
Terrain
Natural surface, offering a more rustic hiking experience
Features
Boardwalks over wetlands, diverse plant life, and a serene environment
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