Saluda Grade Trail

If you are a landowner in Henderson or Polk County, North Carolina, or a landowner in Greenville or Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and your property is next to the Saluda Grade Trail, then you may be entitled to compensation. This railway is part of a proposed multi-use trail system spanning approximately 31 miles from Inman and ending just north of Lake Summit, near Hendersonville.

It is established law that the federal government must pay you for the portion of your land that is currently the railroad or once was the railroad and is now being converted into a trail. Since the railway was an easement granted to the railroad, you may still hold title to the land.

The Surface Transportation Board is still in the process of approving the proposed rail trail, but if the abandonment is approved, then you may have a claim. The trail has three sponsors: Conserving Carolina, Play, Advocate, Live Well (PAL) and Upstate Forever. These sponsors would then own this abandoned railway. We want to ensure that you, as a landowner, are justly compensated under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Our firm has extensive experience handling lawsuits asserting the property rights of landowners against the federal government in the United States Court of Federal Claims. These lawsuits are referred to as “Rails-to-Trails” cases.

At Flint Cooper, our dedicated team of attorneys take pride in making your claims process simple and stress free. There are no upfront fees and no out-of-pocket expenses. The time to file a claim is limited. If you would like to discuss your claim and understand your rights in more detail, please contact us toll-free at +1.618.205.2105, complete the Free Case Consultation form on this page, email us at railstotrails@flintcooper.com or schedule a time with our team to meet with you at your home or property.