Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Anderson, South Carolina

Segment 2 of the South Carolina Adventure Route wanders between the towns of Edgefield and Westminster, traversing one of the three sections of Sumter National Forest along the way. The trail through this region is…
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Segment 3 is the "upstate" section of the SCAR, and is bookended by the towns of Westminster and Gaffney. This section transits the Blue Ridge Mountains and consists of some fabulous gravel roads with a…
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Shooting Tree Ridge is a gravel forest road located within the Jocassee Gorges of upstate South Carolina, just east of Lake Jocassee in Pickens County. The 8.5-mile trail runs from Cleo Chapman Highway in Eastatoee,…
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This scenic out and back trail is located West of Table Rock and largely paved. It will lead you to South Carolina's highest point of elevation and is a great addition to the main South…
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Provides access to Campsites 2 through 6. This area is riddled with short twisties that can get you turned around easily. Keep track of the map so you don't get lost getting back to camp.…
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Water Cooler trail may look like a straightforward loop, but in reality, it is a maze of tight twisties in the sand. Great place to practice wheeling in off-camber situations as well as testing your…
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West side perimeter road following the river at the bottom of the hill. Portions may flood if the river is up. Easy 2-way trail, but can be VERY muddy. Stay out of the water- It's…
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Easy two-way eastern perimeter trail that starts at the Park entrance gate and runs to the southern end of the Park. It provides access to the downhill trails in the center of the park as…
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One-way trail, great for beginners, but can be difficult when wet. Primarily downhill with a switchback at the end, going back uphill. Exits onto Trail 1. Winds through the thick wooded area of the park…
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Nice drive through the woods with just enough tight spots and puddles to keep it interesting. This trail is one of the newer trails in the park. It is also one of the trails that…
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This is a two-way trail that provides another green route between Trail 1 on the upper part of the park to River Road on the lower part of the park. Keep to the right going…
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Cross hill access that allows riders to queue up to run Hunter's Uh-Oh and Hunter's Uh-Oh 2 trails without getting into the weekend traffic on River Road. It also provides access to Twisters Sister for…
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Volunteer Bridge Bypass gives riders an alternative to the Volunteer Bridge, which is an obstacle along the main line of River Road. Volunteer Bridge Bypass is an easy dirt trail with no obstacles. If the…
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This is an easier way to get up the hill. Interesting and scenic twisty trail lined with bamboo at the bottom that makes you feel like you're in a foreign country. Bamboozled is a much…
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The easiest way to get from the lower River Road area back to the park entrance is. Provides access to Campsite 8 at the bottom, Campsite 10 about halfway up next to the That Dam…
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Nice easy bypass when Palmetto Krawler gets too wet, slick, and muddy. Smooth and fairly flat trail that runs along the north property line, so please stay on the trail so we can keep good…
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Easy access to the top of the Intentions, Li'l Devil, Hunter's, Twister's Sister, and B&B Hill trails. The trail loops around, returning to its start at Campsite 11. If you're lucky, there might be an…
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West of Table Rock you will find this scenic out-and-back diversion. It's a nice addition to add some more challenging riding or driving to the main South Carolina Adventure Route loop. Along its path, you…
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Dawkins Flat Road is a 3-mile-long gravel road, the road cutting through the Jocassee Gorges and Laurel Fork Heritage Wildlife Management areas. The road is generally open to motorized vehicles from September 15 through January…
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Canebrake Road is a 5-mile-long gravel road that cuts through the Jocassee Gorges and Laurel Fork Heritage Wildlife Management areas. It is generally open to motorized vehicles from September 15 through January 2 and March…
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Canebrake Road is a 2.1-mile-long gravel road the road cutting through the Jocassee Gorges and Laurel Fork Heritage Wildlife Management areas. The road is generally open to motorized vehicles from September 15 through January 2…
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This road is seasonally open during the fall and offers unmatched views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first part of this route is very easy to drive and crosses countless bridges over small mountain…
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This is simply a scenic alternative to the main loop of the South Carolina Adventure Route. It loops around the confluence of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, extending your ride of the SCAR with…
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Anyone who's heard the old country song can probably picture the beautiful state of Georgia. It's a land of green hillsides, charming southern towns dotted with white picket fences, and sunny fields tied together by…
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This is a short dirt and gravel trail that can be combined with Pinnacle Mountain Road to make a great loop. It runs along a small stream with great views of the stream and a…
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This trail might suit you if you're looking for a scenic side trip on the South Carolina Adventure Route. It runs along the outskirts of the Dupont State Forest and provides ridgetop views. The trail…
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This is an easy, mostly gravel and dirt trail. It has some small rocks and holes throughout, and good views in the winter when the trees are bare. It has wildlife land and public lands…
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Lee Mountain Road (FS 181) is a fun mix of gravel and mud, with a few ruts and mud holes to keep things interesting! If your vehicle doesn't have decent ground clearance or 4x4, you…
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If you want to connect the Trans America Trail with the South Carolina Adventure Route, this is your path. It's located North of Walhalla, and connects the SCAR to both the TAT and the Smokey…
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This trail follows along one the the many Chattoga River plateau's that overlook the Wild and Scenic River. This is a maintained trail that is mostly gravel with many washboard sections. Camping is allowed in…
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