Friends of the Green Crescent Trail

Friends of the Green Crescent Trail The Friends of the Green Crescent Trail is dedicated to building multimodal biking/walking trails. Click on our interacrive map: https://shorturl.at/0Yzpz

One of South Carolina's top disc golf destinations is in Central, behind the Rec Center and right alongside the Green Cr...
06/11/2026

One of South Carolina's top disc golf destinations is in Central, behind the Rec Center and right alongside the Green Crescent Trail!

Grand Central Station Disc Golf Course is more than a great place to play—it's exactly the kind of community destination the Green Crescent Trail will help connect people to. Imagine biking to your next round, exploring downtown Central, and enjoying the outdoors along the way.

Thanks to the town of Central for providing such fun points of interest alongside the trail!

Did you know one of South Carolina's premier disc golf courses is right here in Central?Grand Central Station Disc Golf ...
06/09/2026

Did you know one of South Carolina's premier disc golf courses is right here in Central?

Grand Central Station Disc Golf Course spans 35 acres of rolling hills, wooded fairways, scenic creek bottoms, and challenging holes that attract players from across the Southeast. What does this have to do with the Green Crescent Trail?
Everything.

The Green Crescent Trail is about connecting people to places that make our communities special. Imagine safely biking or walking to a round of disc golf, exploring downtown Central, and enjoying the outdoors—all without needing to get in your car.

Go out a visit one of our favorite trail spots in Central!

We're excited to introduce Brian Garrison, one of the newest members of the Friends of the Green Crescent Trail Board of...
06/04/2026

We're excited to introduce Brian Garrison, one of the newest members of the Friends of the Green Crescent Trail Board of Directors!

Brian and his family live along the GCT and regularly walk and run on the trails with their two boys and golden retriever. After a long career in national sales, Brian now works locally and is eager to use his experience building partnerships to strengthen community engagement and help advance the Green Crescent Trail's mission.

Brian's favorite spot is Brooks Street connecting to Gateway Park and enjoys the quiet, tree-lined route where he can walk with his family and dog while staying connected to the heart of our community. Brian believes that the the trial is "Connecting communities and a valuable asset."

We're grateful to have Brian's enthusiasm, local perspective, and partnership experience helping us build a safer, healthier, and more connected future for Clemson, Central, and Pendleton.

SAVE THE DATE! Lace up your running shoes and join us for the inaugural Light the Trail 5K & 1-Mile Family Fun Run!📅 Thu...
06/02/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the inaugural Light the Trail 5K & 1-Mile Family Fun Run!
📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ 5:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Patrick Square, Clemson

Whether you're a runner, walker, parent, student, alumni, or simply someone who loves our community, this event is for you.
Enjoy:
- A scenic evening 5K through Patrick Square
- A 1-Mile Family Fun Run for all ages and abilities
- Emcee Mickey Plyler from The Roar
- Awards, raffle prizes, and a costume contest
- Breakfast-for-dinner specials at Sunnyside Café
- Food and drink specials at Kite Hill Brewing Company

Most importantly, every step supports the Green Crescent Trail and our 15×30 Vision—creating 15 connected miles of trails across Clemson, Central, and Pendleton by 2030.

SIGN UP HERE: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Clemson/LightTheTrail5K

Today we’re highlighting another new board member Chris Eleazer, a Friends of the Green Crescent Trail board member who ...
05/21/2026

Today we’re highlighting another new board member Chris Eleazer, a Friends of the Green Crescent Trail board member who believes connected trails can strengthen both community and quality of life.

Chris was inspired to get involved through his friend Justin Mann, whose passion for the Green Crescent Trail helped him see the value of a connected system of safe, walkable, and bikeable pathways across our communities.

Living in downtown Clemson and working in Seneca, Chris enjoys walking around the lake, campus, and downtown — and especially enjoys longer walks connecting Clemson, Central, and Pendleton. For him, trails are a way to experience different parts of the community while enjoying the outdoors.

As Chris puts it: “I am confident that the Green Crescent Trail will better connect our communities while giving people more opportunities to safely walk, bike, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors.”

We’re grateful for Chris’s enthusiasm and vision as we continue building a healthier, more connected future together. 💚

05/19/2026

Have you heard? A new kind of energy is rolling through Clemson.

The new Clemson Skate Park — built by the City of Clemson and located along the Green Crescent Trail in Clemson Park — is already becoming a gathering place full of motion, laughter, and connection.

Designed for “all wheels,” the park welcomes skateboards, bikes, scooters, roller skates, rollerblades, and even wheelchairs. More than a place to skate, it’s a space where people of all ages can gather, move, and enjoy the outdoors together.

Haven’t visited yet? Take a walk or ride down the trail and check it out.

Today we’re highlighting Thompson Mefford, a Friends of the Green Crescent Trail new board member who believes trails do...
05/14/2026

Today we’re highlighting Thompson Mefford, a Friends of the Green Crescent Trail new board member who believes trails do more than connect places — they connect people.

Living near downtown Clemson and working in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Science at Clemson University, Thompson sees the Green Crescent Trail as a unique asset that brings together healthy living, outdoor recreation, and conservation.

One of his favorite local routes loops through Gateway Park, Clemson Park, Perimeter Road, and the Dikes — a reminder of how connected and accessible our community can be.

As Thompson puts it: “The Green Crescent Trail is more than a path... it’s a place where community, outdoor fun, and nature come together.”

We’re grateful for Thompson’s support and shared vision for a healthier, more connected community. 💚

Today we’re highlighting Jerry McCormick, a new Green Crescent Trail board member whose lifelong journey with trails now...
05/12/2026

Today we’re highlighting Jerry McCormick, a new Green Crescent Trail board member whose lifelong journey with trails now continues in Pendleton, South Carolina.

Jerry’s story began in the 1960s leading wilderness trail crews in Colorado — an experience that sparked a deep, lasting connection to nature. Over the years, he served as a wilderness ranger in Arizona, managed trail systems in the Lake States, and even designed a wetland trail in Oklahoma.

Today, he volunteers locally with Pendleton Pride In Motion and the Friends of the Green Crescent Trail, helping maintain the trails and connecting with others who share a love for the outdoors.

As a board member, Jerry is excited to help connect Pendleton, Clemson, and Central through the 15x30 initiative — building a more walkable, connected community.

As he puts it, being on a trail is like “dancing with Mother Nature.”

We’re grateful to have Jerry on this journey with us. 💚

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