Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Cameron, South Carolina

The Manchester State Forest Inner Loop single track is ridden counterclockwise . It features mostly flat terrain with a hard-packed surface, mixed with pine needles and some sections of loose sand. Riders will encounter plenty of whoops, twists, and berms along the route. Please note that this trail...
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The Manchester State Forest Outer Loop trail is ridden in a counterclockwise direction. This flat trail offers both 50-inch and single-track routes, featuring half hard-packed surfaces mixed with pine needles and soft, loose flat sand. Riders can expect some sweeping turns and sandy whoops along the...
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The Manchester State Forest Green Loop is a clockwise single-track trail. It features hard-packed sand with pine needles, tight turns, and plenty of whoops. A $5 per day or $25 annual permit is required; you can pay using an envelope at the staging area or online. Also, be on the lookout for alliga...
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This route traverses the heart of the Sandhills region (which spans the state betwen Columbia and I-95), and it definitely delivers sand. It is approximately 80% off-pavement, and some of the sandy sections can be very loose and deep when conditions are dry. It also passes through some quaint towns ...
Learn more about SCAR Southeast Alternate

Segment 1 of the South Carolina Adventure Route (SCAR) stretches from I-95 near Colleton State Park to the historic town of Edgefield South Carolina. It passes through what is known as the "sandhills" region of the Palmetto State. This area is known for its abundance of sand when off-pavement, espec...
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This Connector between the SCAR Loop and Edisto Beach is a scenic and mostly pavement jaunt in the coastal plain, over a causeway, and under tunnels of dangling Spanish moss. Be sure to allow time to dip your feet in the Atlantic Ocean and explore some relaxed eateries. About the SCAR: The South Car...
Learn more about SCAR Connector - Edisto

This is an easy road to explore the rolling hills and deep cuts of the countryside. It is mostly sandy with some areas having a soft sand and red clay mix. The majority of the road is state-maintained and has limited washboards and potholes. It has a few roads that spur off the main route that one c...
Learn more about Charles Town Road

North Fork Road is a light to moderate challenging road that explores the countryside and large hardwood forest of the midlands. The road surface is mostly loose sand and a mixture of red clay. It also offers some graded inclines and blind curves. There are some rough sections that contain washouts ...
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This is a mostly sand-covered road used for farming and local residencies. The surface includes some soft spots that are mild to deep, and red clay portions that are quite a joy to ride after a good rain. A good part of the road is actually below the contour of the land and would be a great spot for...
Learn more about Gunter Pond Road

Segment 5 is the longest section of the SCAR Loop, and stretches between the towns of Camden and St George. The north end of this segment briefly passes through what is known as the "Sandhills" region of the state. You will most likely encounter sand between Hwy 378 and I-95, in the general area of ...
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This is a very easy sand and gravel trail to see some great scenery in the area. It's mostly sandy dirt with some gravel areas. This is well suited for anyone in a 4x4, stock or modified, looking to get out of the house and enjoy a nice trail. You will see some local farm fields, pastures, and a cou...
Learn more about Elbert Taylor Road

This is an easy road to tackle for the beginner who wants to explore the countryside. Check out all that it offers including pine forests, large fields, and equestrian farms. It has all of the terrain features you want - loose sand, some small ruts, washboards, and areas with red clay that may be sl...
Learn more about Red Shadow Road

This is an easy route for anyone who wants some freedom from the traffic. The route is entirely mild to moderate loose sand with washboards and a few ruts from the heavy farm equipment that uses this road. Along the way, take in the scenic views of the many horse farms and fields that line both side...
Learn more about Brairwood Road

This trail, like many others in Francis Marion National Forest, traverses the upland hardwood forest, where wildlife is often spotted. It starts at one of the Palmetto Trail intersections and runs parallel to it for most of the way. The road is flat, with occasional muddy puddles, but there are no m...
Learn more about FSR115 - Bonneau Road

Ride out and enjoy the thick hardwood forest and abandoned farmhouses and barns of the past. This route is mostly loamy sand and a red clay mix. It has some graded hills and sharp curves that roll down the hills that twist and bend through the forest and farmlands. As you roll along, you will pass t...
Learn more about Moore Road

Fox Pond Road is right outside the local town's busy life. A loamy mixture of compacted sand and red clay, this is a straightforward meandering route. On the road, several large horse farms are decorated with sport jumps and widespread open pastures. The route also contains soft and hardwood forests...
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The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in a subtropical c...
Learn more about FSR6034 - Wiggins Road

This Connector Loop bisects the primary SCAR Loop, passing near the twin towns of Batesburg-Leesville, over the narrow end of Lake Murray, and through Newberry. It contains a mix of paved and unpaved roads. Off-pavement sections south of Batesburg-Leesville are sandy and can be loose when dry. North...
Learn more about SCAR Connector-Loop

This trail, like many others in Francis Marion National Forest, traverses the upland hardwood forest, where wildlife is often spotted. It starts at one of the Palmetto Trail intersections and runs parallel to it for most of the way. The road is flat, with occasional muddy puddles, but there are no m...
Learn more about FSR198 - Callum Road

This trail, like many others in Francis Marion National Forest, traverses the upland hardwood forest, a haven for wildlife. It begins at one of the Palmetto Trail intersections and runs parallel to it for most of the journey. The road is flat, with occasional muddy puddles, but there are no signific...
Learn more about FSR128 - Wadboo Loop

The Manchester State Forest Outer Loop trail is ridden in a counterclockwise direction. This flat trail offers both 50-inch and single-track routes, featuring half hard-packed surfaces mixed with pine needles and soft, loose flat sand. Riders can expect some sweeping turns and sandy whoops along the...
Learn more about Outerloop

This trail, like many others in Francis Marion National Forest, traverses the upland hardwood forest, where wildlife is often spotted. It starts at one of the Palmetto Trail intersections and runs parallel to it for most of the way. The road is flat, with occasional muddy puddles, but there are no m...
Learn more about FSR115 - Bonneau Road

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in a subtropical c...
Learn more about FSR6034 - Wiggins Road

This trail, like many others in Francis Marion National Forest, traverses the upland hardwood forest, where wildlife is often spotted. It starts at one of the Palmetto Trail intersections and runs parallel to it for most of the way. The road is flat, with occasional muddy puddles, but there are no m...
Learn more about FSR198 - Callum Road

This trail, like many others in Francis Marion National Forest, traverses the upland hardwood forest, where wildlife is often spotted. It starts at one of the Palmetto Trail intersections and runs parallel to it for most of the way. The road is flat, with occasional muddy puddles, but there are no m...
Learn more about FSR115 - Bonneau Road

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in a subtropical c...
Learn more about FSR6034 - Wiggins Road

This trail, like many others in Francis Marion National Forest, traverses the upland hardwood forest, where wildlife is often spotted. It starts at one of the Palmetto Trail intersections and runs parallel to it for most of the way. The road is flat, with occasional muddy puddles, but there are no m...
Learn more about FSR198 - Callum Road

This trail, like many others in Francis Marion National Forest, traverses the upland hardwood forest, a haven for wildlife. It begins at one of the Palmetto Trail intersections and runs parallel to it for most of the journey. The road is flat, with occasional muddy puddles, but there are no signific...
Learn more about FSR128 - Wadboo Loop