Dirt Bike Trails Near Mauldin, South Carolina

When you run out of trail at the north end of River Road, take this fun little trail to start back up the hill where it joins to Palmetto Crawler. Squatch Pass provides access to…
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It may be easier than Bad Mamma, but not by much. A very steep uphill run with some rocks and debris in the washouts makes it a great challenge. Rutted high walls are best for…
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West side perimeter road following the river at the bottom of the hill. Portions may flood if the river is up. Easy 2-way trail, but can be VERY muddy. Stay out of the water- It's…
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Seriously steep and rutted, deep gulch climb rated a solid 9. Not for the faint of heart. One way uphill only. High probability of body damage on stock vehicles. Bad Mamma Jamma is short, but…
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Off-camber perimeter trail with some advanced or intermediate bypass options. It is the primary access route across the north end of the park and around the far northeast corner. It provides access to many of…
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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…
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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…
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Relatively smooth and moderate trail that provides access to and then parallels Rocker Knocker. Several exit points from Rocker Knocker provide options in case Rocker Knocker is giving you problems. Also gives a good vantage…
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Fun rock garden that eats rocker panels and egos. The trail is relatively wide in the rock garden area, giving you a good variety of lines for your climbing pleasure. Rainfall can and does change…
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Palmetto Krawlers 4x4 Club pioneered this rock garden, chance of body damage. Large rock formations and fallen logs scattered throughout this trail are a challenge for stock rigs. Any recent hard rains can make it…
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Narrow trail that a tornado touched down on several years ago. There is a large buried rock ledge that spans the width of the trail in the top section. Runoff can expose the rock, leaving…
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The Clemson 4x4 Club cut this one; good off-camber trail with a switchback, but try to bypass the mud on the Detour. There is a tight turn to squeeze between a tree and the drop…
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Developed by Cam & David- This trail can sometimes bite you. Several serious off-camber spots that could lean you into the wall, as well as more logs and roots than actual rocks. Narrow and twisty…
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Carved out by Oak McCurdy, easy to intermediate, scary off camber for newbies. This is a moderate uphill, across the hill, and back down the hill trail. The cross hill traverse section follows the line…
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If you just can't make up your mind which trail to take, this will give you a chance to change it, or not. Sometimes, Clemson develops a rut at the intersection, so this provides a…
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If you find The Clemson Trail just too easy for you and your rig, take the detour for an added challenge of a steep drop and a monster mud hole. Detour is a misnomer. The…
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Easier way to get from Tornado Alley to Clemson Trail if you so choose. The trail also passes Clemson Detour if you just have a need to get muddy. Note the One Way sign to…
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Uphill bailout trail from Sidewinder to Tornado Alley. If you don't want to follow Sidewinder through the narrows, take this cutoff over to Tornado Alley to give you a chance to try some other trails…
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If you feel the need to test your sway bar disconnect, this is the place to do it. Alternating ruts near the top end will give your rig a "Flexy" workout. Typically well drained and…
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Seven Slat 4x4 guys named this one. has some black bypasses that appear to be the main part of the trail, but that would require a difficulty rating change. Good choices at each bypass will…
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Take Oak's Detour to find Baby Gulch at the end; it's a tough, small gulch. Like its namesake, Papa Gulch, this trail is deep and narrow with off-camber ruts that could have you dragging the…
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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…
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Crosses the small dam that maintains our own little lake in the center of Gulches ORV Park. Drive down Pucker Point & across the dam to access Eagle Rock, Radical & Shipwreck. Watch for Campsite…
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Lone Rock is a loop trail that branches off of the upper part of Trail 14 near Shipwreck. The trail heads downhill, makes a switchback, and heads back to Trail 14. Narrow off camber with…
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2-way trail where uphill traffic gets the right of way, all day. The surface is dusty when dry and extremely slippery when wet. Near the top of Arrowhead, there is access to the Bowl area…
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Shipwreck is the more popular climb out of the complex area and provides a wide and very rocky climb. The lower section is a wide area of ledges and steps. Mid-trail is a medium rock…
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Toughest gulch in the park- windshields need not apply. Deceptively easy at the start and finish, so you might want to scope it out first, or just send it. Papa Gulch is an uphill-only trail…
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Parallels Papa Gulch so you can get an up-close view of the carnage below. The trail has a few rutted sections, but stock high clearance vehicles should be sufficient. There are several wide spots to…
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Once a bypass for Shipwreck, now the 'easy' exit. Mutiny Ridge provides an easier exit for the upper section of Shipwreck. It bears off to the right and traverses over to the upper section of…
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As the name implies, a deep ravine that splits about halfway to the top with no easy way out. Extreme off-camber climb up to Arrowhead Alley. Lockers would be very helpful, if not mandatory, to…
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