Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Oakland, South Carolina

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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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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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 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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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 route offers wide open views of long sand roads, pine forest, and big sky. There...
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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 mainly a dirt road that runs beside a steep hill on the right. It's a 2-way trail.
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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 packed when dry and slippery as an eel when rained soaked. Along the way, you will find a couple of beave...
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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 that are all under 12 inches deep. Trail 5 crosses many other trails and service roads, making it an excellent pa...
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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 to SR 18 are accessed from this road. This service road is used for emergencies. It's a wide road that provides access to dirt bike Trail...
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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 along this route require reservations (see meta...
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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 it rains, there will be some mud spots on the trail. Though the trail can be windy in some sections, it's the easiest t...
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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 by EMS/the Rescue Squad if needed. There are a couple of curves but it's mainly a straight road that leads to the bridge crossing. It's rea...
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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 road is state-maintained and has limited washboards and potholes. It has a few roads that spur off the main route that one c...
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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. Trail conditions were mostly clean and passable, with a wide sandy surface, some loose sand, tire tra...
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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 ...
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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, pine forest, and mixed woods. Trail conditions were generally clean and passable, but the surface varies fro...
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This scenic forest trail winds through tall pine trees and sandy terrain, offering a quiet off-road drive surrounded by nature. The surface is mostly sandy and graded, with occasional muddy puddles after rain and scattered pinecones along the path. Gentle curves and narrow sections between trees add...
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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...
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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 intersection near Monies Hollow, it gradually narrows and becomes muddie...
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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 all of them. This trail offers a little something for all abilities as well as cut-through access t...
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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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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 route offers wide open views of long sand roads, pine forest, and big sky. There...
Learn more about Swift Creek Road

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 mainly a dirt road that runs beside a steep hill on the right. It's a 2-way trail.
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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 that are all under 12 inches deep. Trail 5 crosses many other trails and service roads, making it an excellent pa...
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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 route offers wide open views of long sand roads, pine forest, and big sky. There...
Learn more about Swift Creek Road

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 mainly a dirt road that runs beside a steep hill on the right. It's a 2-way trail.
Learn more about Trail 17

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 that are all under 12 inches deep. Trail 5 crosses many other trails and service roads, making it an excellent pa...
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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 to SR 18 are accessed from this road. This service road is used for emergencies. It's a wide road that provides access to dirt bike Trail...
Learn more about Service Road 17 (SR 17)