Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Smyrna, South Carolina

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 clay can become quite slick and rutted when wet, and the ruts can hold their form when dry, s...
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This trail system winds through the Sumter National Forest on the Enoree Ranger District. The trails have river access to the Enoree Canoe Trail that floats on the Enoree River. The trails are smooth, well-maintained gravel and dirt. The dead-end trails are a perfect spot to access the river for rec...
Learn more about Enoree River Southside Trail System

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...
Learn more about Cricket Tree Road

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...
Learn more about Service Road 4 (SR 4)

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...
Learn more about Trail 6

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)

This route through the Sumter National Forest is approximately 14 miles of easy driving and beautiful scenery. Starting from Indian Circle Road, this route will take you under Interstate 26 and continue traversing through the National Forest; ending at Old Newberry Highway This route provides a nice...
Learn more about Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests Southern Adventure Route

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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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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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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Wolf Pit Road is a maintained gravel road that leads to the scenic Wolf Pit Trailhead, which hikers use to venture up Shortoff Mountain. The right of way passes through multiple private properties, which are located close to the road, and residents urge travelers to pass by slowly and to respect the...
Learn more about Wolf Pit Road - FS 117

Back Irish Creek is a scenic Forest Service Road that travels along private property and leads into the Pisgah National Forest. It is well maintained and spacious pull offs for bypassing vehicles, but recent storm damage is present toward the beginning of the trail where an obstructed tree has been ...
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Old NC-105 is a popular trail and is most well-known for its outstanding views of the Linville Gorge. It offers unparalleled views of the gorge and Table Rock Mountain. Numerous overlooks and campsites offer scenery nearly unheard of east of the Mississippi. Plan to spend 2-3 hours on the trail.
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This Forest Service road through Pisgah National Forest offers access to stunning views, Table Rock, and the North Carolina Outward Bound School. The trail begins in a small town, passing through some private property before transitioning into a narrow shelf road with hard-packed gravel. Along the w...
Learn more about Roses Creek - FS 210

Nice easy bypass when Palmetto Krawler gets too wet, slick, and muddy. Smooth and fairly flat trail that runs along the north property line, so please stay on the trail so we can keep good relations with our neighbors. This trail is lightly used, so is usually in very good condition.
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This is an easier way to get up the hill. Interesting and scenic twisty trail lined with bamboo at the bottom that makes you feel like you're in a foreign country. Bamboozled is a much easier way to get out of the river valley and start back up to the top of the park.
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The easiest way to get from the lower River Road area back to the park entrance is. Provides access to Campsite 8 at the bottom, Campsite 10 about halfway up next to the That Dam Trail entrance, and the Shipwreck Trail exit. Also provides access to the Lone Rock trail. Wide, smooth dirt surface trai...
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Easy two-way eastern perimeter trail that starts at the Park entrance gate and runs to the southern end of the Park. It provides access to the downhill trails in the center of the park as well as a few easier trails on the eastern side. Watch for oncoming traffic, VERY slick when wet. The East side ...
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Volunteer Bridge Bypass gives riders an alternative to the Volunteer Bridge, which is an obstacle along the main line of River Road. Volunteer Bridge Bypass is an easy dirt trail with no obstacles. If the thought of dropping a wheel between the bridge rails makes you nervous, this is another way aro...
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Easy access to the top of the Intentions, Li'l Devil, Hunter's, Twister's Sister, and B&B Hill trails. The trail loops around, returning to its start at Campsite 11. If you're lucky, there might be an outhouse at the top for those moments of need. This trail is sponsored by Gene Hipps and Family.
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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...
Learn more about Cricket Tree Road

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...
Learn more about Service Road 4 (SR 4)

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...
Learn more about Trail 6

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)

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...
Learn more about Cricket Tree Road

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...
Learn more about Service Road 4 (SR 4)

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...
Learn more about Trail 6

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)