Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Harleyville, South Carolina

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

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...
Learn more about South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 1

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

County Line Road is a scenic off-road route that traces the boundary between Charleston and Dorchester counties. This backcountry road features a mix of sand, red clay, and gravel surfaces, offering varied terrain that changes with the weather. When dry, sections can become extremely dusty. After he...
Learn more about County Line Road

This route traverses some of the flat lowlands along the Edisto River (south/west side of the river). When dry, this segment will contain hardened ruts that make for a bumpy ride or if deep enough, a difficult ride on motorcycles. When wet, it can become muddy and slick and many of the ruts can be h...
Learn more about Parkers Ferry - SCAR Alternate

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

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. The road is flat, with occasional muddy puddles, but there are no major obstacles. Unfortunately, Francis Marion National Forest has been littered with trash in rece...
Learn more about FSR134 - Wright Road

Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management Area covers over 10,000 acres of pine savannahs, bottomland hardwoods, wildlife openings, wetlands, and reservoirs. Recreational opportunities range from hunting and fishing to bird watching, hiking, and viewing the area's rich cultural attributes, such as the ruins...
Learn more about Bonneau Ferry WMA - Wetland Access

Swamp Fox 1 is a scenic, point-to-point offroad route spanning approximately 35.7 miles through the heart of the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina, perfect for beginners and those looking for a relaxed, nature-filled drive. Primarily traversing flat, unpaved two-track fire roads, this...
Learn more about Swamp Fox 1

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 Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, bears the name of the Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, who was dubbed the Swamp Fox by the British. It is nestled within the Middle Atlantic coastal forest ecoregion and is characterized by a subtropical conifero...
Learn more about Coordesville - FSR 130

Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management Area covers over 10,000 acres of pine savannahs, bottomland hardwoods, wildlife openings, wetlands, and reservoirs. Recreational opportunities range from hunting and fishing to bird watching, hiking, and viewing the area's rich cultural attributes, such as the ruins...
Learn more about Bonneau Ferry WMA - Rice Hope Plantation

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 FSR130C - Coordesville Alt. C

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 FSR 133 - Cane Gully Loop

Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management Area covers over 10,000 acres of pine savannahs, bottomland hardwoods, wildlife openings, wetlands, and reservoirs. Recreational opportunities range from hunting and fishing to bird watching, hiking, and viewing the area's rich cultural attributes, such as the ruins...
Learn more about Bonneau Ferry WMA - Perimeter Loop - Alternative

Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management Area covers over 10,000 acres of pine savannahs, bottomland hardwoods, wildlife openings, wetlands, and reservoirs. Recreational opportunities range from hunting and fishing to bird watching, hiking, and viewing the area's rich cultural attributes, such as the ruins...
Learn more about Bonneau Ferry WMA - Bottomland Hardwood Spur

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, bears the name of the Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, who was dubbed the Swamp Fox by the British. It is nestled within the Middle Atlantic coastal forest ecoregion and is characterized by a subtropical conifero...
Learn more about Ackerman - FSR 132

Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management Area covers over 10,000 acres of pine savannahs, bottomland hardwoods, wildlife openings, wetlands, and reservoirs. Recreational opportunities range from hunting and fishing to bird watching, hiking, and viewing the area's rich cultural attributes, such as the ruins...
Learn more about Bonneau Ferry WMA - Pond Recreation Area

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 FSR136 - Mackie Road

County Line Road is a scenic off-road route that traces the boundary between Charleston and Dorchester counties. This backcountry road features a mix of sand, red clay, and gravel surfaces, offering varied terrain that changes with the weather. When dry, sections can become extremely dusty. After he...
Learn more about County Line 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

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. The road is flat, with occasional muddy puddles, but there are no major obstacles. Unfortunately, Francis Marion National Forest has been littered with trash in rece...
Learn more about FSR134 - Wright Road

County Line Road is a scenic off-road route that traces the boundary between Charleston and Dorchester counties. This backcountry road features a mix of sand, red clay, and gravel surfaces, offering varied terrain that changes with the weather. When dry, sections can become extremely dusty. After he...
Learn more about County Line 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

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. The road is flat, with occasional muddy puddles, but there are no major obstacles. Unfortunately, Francis Marion National Forest has been littered with trash in rece...
Learn more about FSR134 - Wright Road