Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Livingston, South Carolina

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This is a fairly easy road that has some local wildlife scenery to see. The road has areas of some sandy soft spots, teeth-shaking washboards, and some areas that can hold water for several days…
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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"…
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Enjoy this easy route as you sit back and ride through large farmlands and admire the old forgotten houses and barns. This is an easy road that is maintained and has a mix of sand…
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The name should not cause you any worry about this road. Although mild with its sandy and gravel coating, it does contain a few rough potholes and some washboards that will motivate your suspension. You…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Go back in history as you ride this partial gravel and sandy road. It is well maintained and has some areas that flood during excessive amounts of rain. Along this road, you'll pass a family…
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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…
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Landing Road takes you back through the flood basin of the Savannah River. This sandy road is a down and back that is well maintained and two lanes wide. You will see the swamps with…
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This short trail within the Savannah River Water District offers several opportunities to explore the old river basin. While out on the trail, you will pass the Audubon Sanctuary and see the ruins of an…
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This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. A fishing and/or hunting license is required to legally enter the property and can be obtained via georgiawildlife.com/tuckahoe-wma.…
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This short segment of the SCAR drops south of Edgefield. Its sand and clay roads over rolling hills are scenic but can become deeply rutted and muddy/slick when wet. These conditions can linger in this…
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This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. A fishing and/or hunting license is required to legally enter the property and can be obtained via georgiawildlife.com/tuckahoe-wma.…
Learn more about Collard Patch Lake Access

This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. A fishing and/or hunting license is required to legally enter the property and can be obtained via georgiawildlife.com/tuckahoe-wma.…
Learn more about River Road

This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. A fishing and/or hunting license is required to legally enter the property and can be obtained via georgiawildlife.com/tuckahoe-wma.…
Learn more about Savannah River Access

This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. A fishing and/or hunting license is required to legally enter the property and can be obtained via georgiawildlife.com/tuckahoe-wma.…
Learn more about Greenwood Church Road

This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. A fishing and/or hunting license is required to legally enter the property and can be obtained via georgiawildlife.com/tuckahoe-wma.…
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This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. This route spurs from Pine Grove Inn Road and leads to the Old Oak Grove Methodist Church. The…
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