Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Pinewood, 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"…
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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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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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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 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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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…
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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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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…
Learn more about FSR108 - Bullhead Road

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…
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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…
Learn more about FSR128 - Wadboo Loop

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…
Learn more about FSR136 - Mackie 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…
Learn more about FSR198 - Callum Road

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…
Learn more about FSR 147 - Mill Race

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,…
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This trail, like many others in Francis Marion National Forest, traverses the upland hardwood forest, where wildlife is often spotted. This trail is vital in providing an access point to the South Carolina Adventure Route…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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