Guided E-Bike Tour in Greenville with Brunch

Eight miles, three stops, one morning on the Swamp Rabbit Trail

A guided e-bike tour in Greenville that starts at Hampton Station, follows the Swamp Rabbit Trail to the town of Travelers Rest for brunch, loops through Furman University's campus around Swan Lake, and returns to the historic water tower district. The ride covers about 8 miles over three hours with a local guide, a Pedego e-bike, and a helmet with Bluetooth; the brunch and one beverage are included. Moderate fitness is needed; riders must be at least 16 years old.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided e-bike tour with brunch

• Start at Hampton Station shop
• Ride through tunnel of trees
• Stop at Berea pocket park
• Ride Swamp Rabbit Trail to Travelers Rest
• Enjoy leisurely brunch in Travelers Rest
• Ride back on Swamp Rabbit Trail
• Circle Swan Lake at Furman University
• Return to Hampton Station via trail

The Experience

You'll start at Hampton Station in Greenville's converted textile district, where your guide meets the group and hands out Pedego e-bikes and SENA helmets. The first stretch takes you through a tunnel of trees toward Travelers Rest, a scenic ride on the Swamp Rabbit Trail that passes through Furman University for the first time. A quick stop at a pocket park in the Berea community shows a piece of local history—a former train heater car and public art—before you continue south toward the brunch destination.

Travelers Rest is where you'll spend time off the bike. The town sits at the end of the trail, and the guide will lead you to a local brunch spot where an entrée and beverage are included. This is the anchor of the ride—a real stop to eat and rest, not a quick photo break. After brunch, you'll head back onto the trail and loop around Swan Lake on the Furman University campus, where black swans, ducks and other wildlife share the water with the campus's clocktower reflected in it. The campus is built for this kind of riding, and the paths are flat and easy to navigate after the morning's effort.

The return follows the Swamp Rabbit Trail back to Hampton Station, finishing the ride by mid-morning. The e-bikes do the climbing for you, which is why the tour works for riders with moderate fitness rather than advanced cycling experience. The guide sets the pace and stays with the group the whole way, and the Bluetooth helmets let you hear them over wind and traffic. You'll need to be at least 16 to ride, and the tour isn't recommended if cardiovascular fitness is a concern—call ahead if you have questions about whether this ride suits your health.

What’s included

• Premium Pedego e-bike and SENA Bluetooth helmet for the ride.
• expert local guide leading the group the entire way.
• entrée and one beverage at the brunch stop in Travelers Rest.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for heart conditions

Operated by Pedego Electric Bikes Greenville

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided loop that covers downtown, a neighboring town, and a university campus in one morning—the e-bikes handle hills so you can focus on the scenery rather than the climb.

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Top questions

What's the Swamp Rabbit Trail like for someone who hasn't ridden a bike in years?

The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a paved, flat path that runs between Greenville and Travelers Rest, built for all fitness levels. The e-bikes handle the pedaling effort, so you're managing balance and steering rather than climbing hills or fighting resistance. The guide keeps the pace leisurely and stops at three main points, so you're not riding continuously for three hours.

Is the brunch included in the tour price, or do I pay separately at the restaurant?

The brunch is included—an entrée and one beverage are part of the tour. You don't pay at the restaurant; the guide handles the group's meal as part of the booking.

How much time do you actually spend riding versus stopped at each location?

The ride covers about 8 miles total over roughly three hours. You'll ride from Hampton Station to Travelers Rest (passing through Furman the first time), stop for brunch in town, then ride the loop around Swan Lake on campus before returning to Hampton Station. The brunch stop is the longest pause; the other two are shorter photo and history stops.

What happens if I'm not comfortable on an e-bike before the tour starts?

The guide meets you at Hampton Station before the ride begins, so you'll have time to get familiar with the Pedego e-bike, the helmet, and the Bluetooth system. Let your guide know if you need extra time or have questions about how the bike handles. The group doesn't move until everyone is ready.

Can I bring a friend who's visiting Greenville for the first time?

Yes. The tour is a guided group ride, so it works well for visitors and locals together. Your friend will see Hampton Station's historic district, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, Travelers Rest as a town, and Furman University's campus—all the landmarks that make Greenville's layout clear in one morning.