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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

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 partnerships like this make it possible for us to continue enhancing and promoting the Green Crescent Trail while creating fun, family-friendly events that bring people together. We are grateful for Indigo Advisors’ commitment to investing in the health, connectivity, and quality of life of our community.
 
At Indigo Advisors, helping families plan for the future is more than a profession—it’s a mission. Their team creates strategies that help clients navigate their financial futures with confidence. By combining the wisdom of experience with the continuity of a next-generation team, Indigo Advisors is committed to serving families across generations and building lasting relationships rooted in trust. Their focus on helping people prepare for what’s ahead makes them a natural partner for an organization dedicated to creating a stronger, healthier future for our community.
 
Please join us in welcoming Indigo Advisors as the presenting sponsor of this year’s race. We look forward to seeing runners, walkers, families, and community supporters on race day as we come together to celebrate the Green Crescent Trail and the partners who help make it possible.
 
Thank you, Indigo Advisors, for helping us light the trail forward.
You can sign up to run in the race HERE
Your business can sign up to sponsor the race HERE
Securities and investment advisory services offered through &Partners, LLC, registered broker-dealer and investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC.
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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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From Plan to Pavement: What You’ll See in 2026

On a typical morning in our community, it’s already happening.  Children are walking to school with a parent along Berkeley Dr. College students are riding a scooter or bike to camp us along Hwy 93. People are walking for exercise and…
April 6, 2026
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5 Types of Paths You’ll Find on the Green Crescent Trail

The Green Crescent Trail isn’t just one kind of path. It’s a network built from different types of connections.  Some paths are fully separated from traffic. Others follow roads, move through neighborhoods, or connect through natural…
March 30, 2026
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