Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Thomson, Georgia

The trail begins as gravel but quickly transitions to a dirt path with grass in the center. Located in a Wildlife Management Area used for hunting, it's best to visit on Sundays when hunting is…
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Most of this trail is a single lane with several muddy patches and occasional ruts that require careful navigation. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is essential unless it hasn't rained for weeks. Expect multiple mud holes, the…
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This short route travels through a portion of the Sumter National Forest. The road is a well-maintained service road that provides beautiful scenery and is accessible with minimal vehicle clearance. Logging may be encountered throughout…
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Stevens Creed Road (632) traverses a portion of the Sumter National Forest, leading to the Modoc Hiking Trailhead. The majority of the road is well maintained however, rutty road conditions may be encountered throughout with…
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This short trail takes you down to the South Carolina Side of the Savannah River. You will pass some very swampy areas on both sides of the road. If you stop looking at the wildlife,…
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This trail consists of two well-maintained dirt roads that cross the southern portion of the Sumter National Forest. Muddy conditions can be expected during the rainy season with possible down trees. The roads seem to…
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This beautiful, short trail offers scenic views along its path. It follows a well-maintained forest road, wide enough to allow two full-sized 4x4 vehicles to pass comfortably. Although it doesn't provide an off-road challenge, the…
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This short route is a well-maintained service road that follows a large-scale mountain bike trail system. The offshoot towards the end (662D) leads to a popular fishing spot on the Savannah River. Any vehicle should…
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This short dirt road within the Sumter National Forest provides several opportunities to explore routes less traveled. Throughout the road, you will encounter little to no obstacles along the main route. The end of the…
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Price Road (Forest Service Road 615) is an easy 4.5-mile dirt road between Price's Mill Road and Deerfield Road. This road cuts through the Sumter National Forest, and minimal obstacles are likely to be encountered.…
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This route is a dirt road with a split, both leading to the Savannah River and are frequented by fishing enthusiasts. A high-clearance vehicle is required on this drive due to some washed-out areas and…
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Segment 2 of the South Carolina Adventure Route wanders between the towns of Edgefield and Westminster, traversing one of the three sections of Sumter National Forest along the way. The trail through this region is…
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Cedar Springs (618) is a well-maintained service road within Sumter National Forest. This road offers beautiful views of the forest while providing a fun driving experience due to several areas holding water after rainfall. The…
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Dry Branch (673) and Garret B (635B) are well-maintained service roads within the Sumter National Forest. Both roads offer a scenic driving experience for any vehicle under most conditions. Throughout the route, muddy conditions can…
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This route is a well-maintained forestry service road in the Sumter National Forest. While the road is an out-and-back, it provides a decent road for off-road exploring, with a few trails off the route for…
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Lick Ford Road is a maintained road that leads to Forestry Road 681A. This road is well maintained with minimal obstacles. Some rutty portions do exist, with some holes that can create mud. The end…
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This route follows Prescott Road, taking a left onto Horn Creek Road (638). Throughout this road, travelers will encounter well-maintained roads with minimal to no obstacles. At the end of Horn Creek Road, there is…
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This section of the South Carolina Adventure Route is found southeast of McCormick. It consistently contains sections of shallow mud and standing water across the road, as well as significant encroachment of tree limbs. If…
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Oval Road (FRS 672) is a well-maintained service road in the Sumter National Forest. Minimal obstacles are typically encountered; however, caution should always be taken when traversing service roads. A high clearance vehicle is not…
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Pearl Branch Road (611) is a somewhat well-maintained service road within Sumter National Forest. This road offers a few areas for the adventurous off-roader to explore while maintaining ease of access along the main route.…
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The Mayson Crossroads Bypass is a commonly traveled road through Sumter National Forest between U.S. Highway 378 and Mount Vernon Road. U.S. Forestry service roads 585 and 585C are largely well-maintained where minimal obstacles should…
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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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Bernett Road drives deeper into Sumpter National Forest, connecting to U.S. Forestry Roads 668 and 668A. All portions of the trail are generally well-maintained and can be traveled by most vehicles. Beautiful scenery can be…
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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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As you enter the road, you will see remains of an old railroad bed that used to be the backbone of a freight train that ran nationwide. The road consists of different terrain features that…
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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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Town Creek ORV is located in Onocee National Forest. The B Loop trail is fairly flat and made up of hard pack and red clay dirt with plenty of roots. The trail is ridden clockwise…
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Penfield Hunt Camp Road is located in the Oconee National Forest. This road is mostly flat, with a few pothole exceptions. If you are traveling with a long trailer, drive slowly; the road is passable.…
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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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Loop De Loop Road is exactly how it is described. It is a compacted sand, gravel, and red clay mix road that throws some adventure your way. It has several hills that can be challenging…
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