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    Green
    Crescent
    Trails

    The Green Crescent Trail is a growing network of pedestrian and biking trails that improve the quality of life in the greater Clemson, Central, Pendleton area of South Carolina by connecting the place we love.

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  • The Green Crescent Pedestrian Bridge

    On Friday November 10th, 2017 the Green Crescent Bridge was officially opened. The pedestrian bridge runs parallel to Berkeley Drive, spans Hwy 123, and is the first segment of the Green Crescent Trail in Clemson.

  • Better walking & biking connections ...

  • will make a safer, healthier, & more vibrant community for everyone!


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GCT Mission

To make the Clemson-Central-Pendleton area a better place to live, work, learn, & play by connecting the places we love with a safe & easily-accessible network of trails and public/alternative transportation options.

Vision

The Clemson-Central-Pendleton area will be recognized as a national model for connectivity and alternative transportation through its system of trails, greenways, sidewalks, complete streets, and public transportation.

Strategy

The Friends of the Green Crescent, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, focuses on three primary activities:

  1. Political Advocacy
  2. Public Relations and Communication
  3. Resource Development (Volunteering, Fundraising, Sponsorship, and Grants)

News & Notes

News

Community Support Makes the Light the Trail 5K Possible

The Light the Trail 5K & Fun Run, presented by Indigo Advisors and Partners, is almost here, and before we make our way to the starting line, we want to recognize the incredible businesses, organizations, and community partners helping make this event possible.

Every sponsor represented below has chosen to invest in more than a race. They’re investing in the Green Crescent Trail and our vision for a safer, healthier, and more connected community.

Proceeds from the Light the Trail 5K support the Green Crescent Trail 15×30 Vision—our goal to create 15 connected miles of trail throughout Clemson, Central, and Pendleton by 2030. Sponsor support helps us continue working toward trail connections and amenities that make walking, running, biking, and simply getting around our communities safer and more enjoyable.

We are especially grateful to Indigo Advisors and Partners, our presenting sponsor, and to every sponsor who stepped forward to support this year’s event. From local businesses and professional organizations to community partners, their generosity demonstrates what can happen when a community comes together around a shared vision.

We encourage you to take a look at the sponsors below—and when you have the opportunity, support the businesses and organizations that support the Green Crescent Trail.

To all of our 2026 sponsors: thank you for helping us connect our communities, one mile at a time.

We’ll see you at the starting line on September 17!

September 10, 2026/0 Comments/by Green Crescent
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15x30 Update: Berkeley Drive breaks ground soon

Hey Green Crescent Trail friends, Below is a quick update on progress towards our community’s goal of 15 miles of connected Green Crescent Trail by the year 2030 (aka 15x30). Things are still moving forward! 🛠️ Under construction Downtown…
July 6, 2026
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Title Sponsor Announced: Indigo Advisors & Partners are the title sponsor of the Friends of Green Crescent Trail "Light the Trail 5K"

We're excited to share some great news!   The Friends of the Green Crescent Trail is proud to announce that Indigo Advisors &Partners of Clemson has signed on as the Title Sponsor of the 2026 Light the Trail 5K.   Community…
June 25, 2026
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Grand Central Station: The Course Our Trail Runs Through

Last year I played disc golf for the first time, a surprisingly addictive sport where players throw flying discs through parks and forests toward basket-shaped targets. It was a fun way to spend time with my wife and daughters while enjoying…
June 7, 2026
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May 2026: Updates on our 15x30 Campaign Progress

It's been a busy month across the Green Crescent Trail. A new path opened in Clemson, two more are about to break ground, and Pendleton launched a digital walking tour. Here's where things stand. Recently Opened Ashley Dearing Park Loop (City…
May 27, 2026
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A New Ride in Town: Clemson’s Skate Park Brings Energy to the Green Crescent Trail

There’s a new kind of energy rolling through our community—and you can hear it in the hum of wheels on smooth concrete. The new Clemson Skate Park, built by the City of Clemson and located right along the Green Crescent Trail in Clemson…
May 18, 2026
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How One Mom's Walk to School Became a Movement of 800

One day last month, over 800 people walked to Clemson Elementary together. Families, kids, neighbors, even a few four-legged friends, all moving down sidewalks that don't normally see a crowd this big. It was the school's spring Walk…
May 3, 2026
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