Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Anderson, South Carolina

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 few notable climbs and descents. It is interspersed with some beautiful paved sections--including...
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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. Keep in mind that a few of the mudholes can be very deep- stay out, or you might need a rescue.
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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 DEEP! River Road provides access to the lower entry or exit points of many of the park's trails. It also runs through t...
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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 rig's flex and balance. Easy sand trails, but watch out for standing water, it changes with the tide ...
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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 an easier trail to the top of the Hunter's Uh-Oh trails. Primary trails surface is dirt and some t...
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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 downhill to stay on the green trail, or pick the hard side on Trail 56 Ledge for the added fun of an area of rock ledges.
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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 easier way to get out of the river valley and start back up to the top of the park.
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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 thought of dropping a wheel between the bridge rails makes you nervous, this is another way aro...
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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 with many varieties of trees. The trail surface is primarily dirt and leaf matter. Several tight ...
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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 are part of the Trail Sponsor program. Contact Gulches ORV management for information on trail sponsorship opportunities.
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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 outhouse at the top for those moments of need. This trail is sponsored by Gene Hipps and Family.
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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 relations with our neighbors. This trail is lightly used, so is usually in very good condition.
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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 Trail entrance, and the Shipwreck Trail exit. Also provides access to the Lone Rock trail. Wide, smooth dirt surface trai...
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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 well as a few easier trails on the eastern side. Watch for oncoming traffic, VERY slick when wet. The East side ...
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FS 744I is a simple out-and-back trail located within the scenic stretches of Sumter National Forest just beyond the Georgia/South Carolina line. The route follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road with no significant obstacles, making it suitable for nearly any vehicle, including sta...
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Forest Service Road 744C is a simple out-and-back trail located within the scenic sections of Sumter National Forest just beyond the Georgia/South Carolina line. The route follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road with no major obstacles, making it suitable for nearly any vehicle, including st...
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Hill Cove is a short, well-maintained gravel single-track road that winds through Sumter National Forest. This is an easy 2/10 trail with some mild 6-8" ruts due to runoff. There is a large turnaround at the end and a trail that leads to Tamassee Knob Trail. There is limited cell service, so plan ac...
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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, north to Horse Pasture Road. There's an area within the gate for parking, and you ca...
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This is an out-and-back trail that follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road for the first 3/4 of the trail. When you pass the large turnaround area, the trail gets narrow and has some small hills and slight off-camber areas that any higher clearance vehicle will have no problem with. It meand...
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FS 2658 is a short out-and-back, single-lane gravel road that branches off FS 744C within the scenic sections of Sumter National Forest. The trail winds through peaceful forest terrain with several small hills and gentle elevation changes along the route. While the road may be narrow in places, most...
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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. Keep in mind that a few of the mudholes can be very deep- stay out, or you might need a rescue.
Learn more about Campsite Road

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 DEEP! River Road provides access to the lower entry or exit points of many of the park's trails. It also runs through t...
Learn more about River Road

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 rig's flex and balance. Easy sand trails, but watch out for standing water, it changes with the tide ...
Learn more about Water Cooler

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 an easier trail to the top of the Hunter's Uh-Oh trails. Primary trails surface is dirt and some t...
Learn more about Twisters Sister Access

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. Keep in mind that a few of the mudholes can be very deep- stay out, or you might need a rescue.
Learn more about Campsite Road

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 DEEP! River Road provides access to the lower entry or exit points of many of the park's trails. It also runs through t...
Learn more about River Road

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 rig's flex and balance. Easy sand trails, but watch out for standing water, it changes with the tide ...
Learn more about Water Cooler

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 an easier trail to the top of the Hunter's Uh-Oh trails. Primary trails surface is dirt and some t...
Learn more about Twisters Sister Access