Being an old rail line, it is flat and straight with only one or two rough spots. That can get boring, but if you have good companionship, as I did, the wide trail makes for good socializing. So, relax and enjoy the scenery with the freedom of not looking over your shoulder for lurking mini vans. The first few miles run through a residential area and the trail frequently crosses streets. The traffic wasn't heavy but you need to be alert crossing them.
Tall trees line the route most of the way.
After about five miles the trail enters an undeveloped area. It passes a big Clemson agricultural station which wasn't much to look at when we were there in the dead of winter. I suspect it may be interesting when things are growing. Shortly after that the trail enters an isolated area of salt marsh. We pedaled through at low tide and could see oyster beds and an abundance of birds.