Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hamer, South Carolina

Covering the northeast portion of the state, this significant addition transits Sandhills State Forest and the Carolina National Wildlife Refuge, providing an alternate route between Liberty Hill WMA and Francis Marion National Forest. Campsites marked…
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This loop begins and ends at the Heritage Trail intersection. Most of the obstacles on the trail are a few small mudholes that are easily bypassed around the edges. Further down the trail is a…
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Adventure Alley follows the pipeline from Shelby Drive to Blackdog's Boulevard. The trail is single-lane and comprised of compact sand. The northern section of the trail has several sections of mud and ruts that may…
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This trail is accessible from the north side of the campground or from Cooke's Circle. Oakley Road is a nice and easy ride through the woods. It does have a few narrow blind corners so…
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This is a great little trail that breaks off of Heritage Trail and runs parallel to it. It has a couple of blind corners and is mostly a single-lane trail with areas to pull off…
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This main trail leaves from the north side of the campground. It's wide and comprised of compacted sand with several mud holes that are easily bypassed. This is a high use trail so use caution…
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The Beaten Path lives up to its namesake, the trail is hardpacked sand with multiple mud holes in the middle of the trail; however, they're easy to bypass under normal conditions. There is one large…
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Strickland Road is a connector between Heritage Trail and Shelby Drive. The trail is mostly comprised of grass with compact sand underneath. Its wide;however, the trees tend to grow in near Shelby Drive, so the…
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Johnson's Cut Through is a short but wide trail, comprised mostly of compact sand. It allows access to Oakley Road or Heritage Trail without the need to track all the way back into the campground.…
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Shelby Drive has a split personality. Leaving from the northwest section of the campground, it is wide and comprised of compact sand that has plenty of room for multiple vehicles to pass. However, if you…
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This trail is a great single-lane alternative to The Beaten Path. As Sadie's Way winds through the forest, it's comprised of mostly compact sand with some loose areas in between. There are several mud pits…
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This trail is a narrow single-lane track into the forest. For larger side-by-sides, expect some pinstripes and roof knocks. The trail is mostly compact sand with several small mud holes. About midway down the trail,…
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This cut-through is great for larger vehicles looking to bypass the mud pit and narrow bypass that exists just beyond (or before, depending on the direction of travel) the intersection with Blackdog's Boulevard and The…
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From fan-leaf palms and tall pines to green pastures and primeval swamps, this area of Riverneck offers a little bit of everything that makes the low country of South Carolina great. This is an easy…
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This trail is a ride around the pasture with no challenge in between. The trail is mostly used as an access to other trails in the system, so some sections have well-worn tire tracks, and…
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This is an easy, main-access trail to and from the campground and staging area. It is wide and well-maintained, comprised of compact sand with large sections of soft sand as you near the intersection with…
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This trail is a great cut-through to use to get back to camp or head deeper into the trail system. It's comprised of compact sand with a section of loose sand near the top of…
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This is a narrow, single-lane trail mostly comprised of compact sand. The trail is often bypassed in favor of its bigger and faster brother, Skipper's Road, but Andrew's Avenue offers a nice and serene drive…
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This trail begins and ends on Radke Road. The entrance directly next to the pipeline guardrail is a bit narrow and drops into a small mud hole before starting a sandy climb up the hill,…
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Radke is a wide trail of compact sand that allows plenty of room for passing traffic. At the intersection With Gary's Gap, the trail begins to climb towards the gas pipeline and Monie's Hollow, where…
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If you enjoy high berm turns and a little challenge, then you'll love this trail that is surprisingly whoopty-free. Betty's Whoopties is a one-way, single-lane trail that leaves from Fox Hollow. At the bottom of…
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This single-lane path is comprised of compacted sand; however, it is a little grown in, so expect some roof knocking on taller vehicles. The trail takes a sharp left and widens out at the intersection…
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This trail is a nice option if you're looking to shorten Jordan's Circle or to get back to the staging area. It's an easy single-lane trail that's comprised of compact sand and no obstacles; however,…
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The trail is well-maintained, wide, and features compact sand, making it relatively easy. Starting from the southern section near Lola's Loop, the trail is wide and dusty, offering little challenge. However, as you approach the…
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This unmarked trail is a connector between Monies Hollow and Secret Passage. It's a wide trail comprised of mostly loose sand. This is a great option if you're looking to bypass the flooded section of…
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This is an easy scenic drive for those looking for more trails and less mud. The trail is mostly compacted sand and well-maintained, with plenty of room for passing traffic in most sections. You can…
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This trail is a cut-through between Jamey's Swamp Road and Barnhill Road. It's a single-lane trail with no obstacles comprised of compact sand. This trail is a great way to avoid any traffic that may…
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This is a wide easy trail comprised of compact sand. There is a very nice picnic shelter near the intersection with Skipper's Road that is a great place to stop and take a break or…
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This is a wide and well-maintained trail made of compact sand that gives access to several other trails in the system. There is one small area of water about midway through the trail, but it…
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Mama's Branch is a beautiful trail into a bald cypress swamp land. The trail is subject to flooding, but when it's accessible, this is a highly recommended stop. The trail is mostly soft sand as…
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