Beginner Off-Road Trails Near McBee, South Carolina

Swift Creek Road runs along the boundary of the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. The road surface was mostly sandy and light-colored, with some loose sand, pine needles, and small debris along the edges. The…
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This is a sand road with mixed use of farming, logging, hunt clubs, and the occasional residence. The sand surface ranges from soft and deep, (threatening to bog one down), to a clay mix, hard…
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Shag Road is a scenic sandy road located not far from the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. The road passes through pine woods, mixed forest, and a few more open areas with big sky views.…
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Mary D Road can be accessed from State Highway 109; after getting off the highway, take a left turn onto the sandy road. The route has a typical sandhills feel, with pale sandy road surfaces,…
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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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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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Trail 5 is a 2.5-mile easy-rated trail that begins off of Service Road 1. Trail 5 is a dirt trail with mild hills and some loose rock. The trail is very hard-packed, containing mild ruts…
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One of our main service roads that leads to trails, SR 4 is rocky in some areas. It's a very wide road that is very dusty if the ground is dry. The road is used…
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SR 17 is the road from the bridge crossing to SR 18. It's mainly a dirt road with some bedrock in one section. Trail 6, SR 18, the end of Trail 44, and a shortcut…
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This is the longest trail in the trail system with a lot of mergers onto other trails. It goes through the whole park on a mostly dirt road with some bedrock in certain spots. When…
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Trail 17 is smooth and groomed and provides access to Trail 15. It's a shortcut to avoid Mammoth Hill and the backside of Trail 4. The last section spits you out onto Trail 4. It's…
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Anson Access Road is a Forest Service-style, double-track trail providing access to the eastern portions of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. This out-and-back route winds through a scenic mix of dense woodlands and open…
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Griffin Road is one of the longest and most unique trails throughout the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. Winding through dense woods, open farm fields, and scenic marshlands, it provides access to several notable landmarks.…
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Stutts Redfield Road is a shorter trail running through the northern portion of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. As the first split off Dusty Road, this trail leads a short way through a beautifully…
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Andrews Pond Road is a major trail through the northern portion of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. The route runs through a variety of diverse environments, ranging from open fields to tight, wooded areas.…
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Dusty Road is a Forest Service-style road providing access to the northern portion of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. The trail is predominantly a narrow, dirt and gravel double-track that is generally easy to…
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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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RCS Track is a single-lane trail, with plenty of areas to pass, that is mostly comprised of compact sand. Several low areas exist where mud pits have formed after heavy rain; bypass trails exist above…
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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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Tweety's Tweet is an easy, single-lane trail of compact sand that is great for bird-watching or escaping the crowds. Sitting higher than RCS Track, there is no mud on this trail, and it is seemingly…
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Lola's Loop is an easy, scenic cut-off that will bypass the area on Secret Passage that tends to have standing water. There is a deep rutted section on Lola's that you'll need to use caution…
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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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Segment 4 transits the "midlands" section of South Carolina, with the towns of Gaffney and Camden on each end. This section is mostly forested and contains a mixture of pavement, gravel, and clay roads. The…
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