Bicycling Routes in Charleston, SC

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About Charleston Cycling

The city of Charleston is surrounded by island communities connected via bridges over the Ashley and Cooper rivers. This provides local cyclists with incredible routes, as well as elevation change in an otherwise overwhelmingly flat part of the state.

Riding from downtown to Patriot’s Point will take you over the Ravenel Bridge, an elevation gain of over 200 feet above the Cooper River, and provide an outstanding view of the city, not to mention a great workout. If you’d rather venture over to James or Johns Island, simply head west from downtown, and cross over the Ashley river to ride under the shade of live oaks, beside tidal creeks, and through quiet, scenic neighborhoods.

The further you venture away from the city, the more rural the roads get. If you want to cruise country roads and feel like you’ve ridden into the 1920s, take a ride through Johns Island and on into Wadmalaw. Cycling through the heart of the lowcountry is one of the best ways to see and understand this part of Carolina.

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Charleston, SC to Savannah, GA

This ride is truly one of the best ways to take in all of the sights of this truly unique part of the United States.

Difficulty

5 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

3.8 miles

Duration

1 to 2 days
Sullivan's Island

The relaxing way of life on Sullivan's Island makes this the perfect destination for the family to enjoy a nice bike ride.

Difficulty

1 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

8.1 miles

Duration

1 hour to all day
West Ashley Bikeway

It's never too crowded and it's a great way to spend a day with the family.

Difficulty

1 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

4.1 miles

Duration

1 hour to all day
Morris Island Lighthouse

An easy, scenic ride that is perfect for the family.

Difficulty

1 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

10.2 miles

Duration

10 minutes to all day
Fort Sumter to Fort Moultrie

What better way to spend a Saturday than checking out some historical sites while clocking in about 15 miles on your bike.

Difficulty

2 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

3.6 miles

Duration

30 Minutes
Johns Island to Isle of Palms

The ride from Johns Island to Isle of Palms is easily the most scenic route for a cyclist to take while in Charleston.

Difficulty

4 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

9.8 miles

Duration

1 hour 15 minutes
Cannon Park to Patriots Point

Cannon Park to Patriots point is a great route if you want to get a quick workout, while still getting the most out of your ride.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

2.6 miles

Duration

20 Minutes
James Island County Park Cycling

The paved paths of James Island County Park offer the family a chance to have some fun on their bicycles.

Difficulty

1 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

5.8 miles

Duration

1 hour to all day
South of Broad Cycling

Bicycling South of Broad in Charleston will give you an intimate look into the history, architecture, and culture of this truly remarkable southern city.

Difficulty

1 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

3.8 miles

Duration

1 hour to all day