Dirt Bike Trails
Near Parker, South Carolina

Shooting Tree Ridge is a gravel forest road located within the Jocassee Gorges of upstate South Carolina, just east of Lake Jocassee in Pickens County. The 8.5-mile trail runs from Cleo Chapman Highway in Eastatoee, north to Horse Pasture Road. There's an area within the gate for parking, and you ca...
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West of Table Rock you will find this scenic out-and-back diversion. It's a nice addition to add some more challenging riding or driving to the main South Carolina Adventure Route loop. Along its path, you will encounter steep grades which are often rutted and loose. About the SCAR: The South Carol...
Learn more about Jumping Off - SCAR Alternate

This road is seasonally open during the fall and offers unmatched views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first part of this route is very easy to drive and crosses countless bridges over small mountain streams, eventually concluding at a large open campsite along the river. Along the route there is ...
Learn more about Musterground Road - Part 1

Avery Creek is a well-maintained gravel road that winds through Pisgah National Forest. This is a single-track road with room to pass most of the way through. There are lots of great creekside campsites toward the beginning of the south entrance. Dispersed camping in designated sites only. Once you...
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Horse Bone - FS 715 is a short out-and-back trail that winds through the Sumter National Forest. The trail is single-width and well-maintained. It starts in a dense part of the forest, then opens onto a clear-cut offering 360-degree views of nearby mountains. There is limited cell service (AT&T). Th...
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Norton Field - FS 715A is a well-maintained gravel road that winds through the Sumter National Forest. It starts in a clear-cut and then leads into a dense canopy. Along the trail, there is a large parking area and an open field where you can explore Tamassee Creek. At the end of the trail, there is...
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The most northern tough trail in the park, Tree Hugger, is a short, stee,p and rutted narrow gulch climb. Big tires and plenty of horsepower make this short trail a fun ride. You may find some interesting items in the ruts, such as rocks or logs, but that just adds to the challenge.
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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 vehicles with plenty of rubber outside of the fenders and sides to reduce the chance of body damage.
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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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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 it makes up for it in challenge. It's in an out-of-the-way part of Gulches, so there won't be a lot of witne...
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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 Bad Mamma Jamma, Bad Mamma Bypass and Tree Hugger trails. This is the northwest extent of Gulches ORV Park.
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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 the layout and difficulty, so it will be a new experience almost every time. If you've had enough fun, e...
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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 a whole new challenge. The large rock ledge mid-trail is the primary obstacle for more...
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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 point to watch drivers on Rocker Knocker as they navigate the ledges, bould...
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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 into Detour that will test your mettle. Provides access to the lower part of Tornado Alley.
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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 trail with plenty of challenging spots. It's good to have a spotter here to keep you out of trouble.
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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 of the hill, so makes your rig feel like it's going to tip, but that's unlikely. Good trail to pra...
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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 relations with our neighbors. This trail is lightly used, so is usually in very good condition.
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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 way to bypass to the upper part. Very short connector from Oak to Clemson trail.
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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 drop is at least five feet on one side, so flex is important. The mud hole can range from a foot to several feet, depending on wa...
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Shooting Tree Ridge is a gravel forest road located within the Jocassee Gorges of upstate South Carolina, just east of Lake Jocassee in Pickens County. The 8.5-mile trail runs from Cleo Chapman Highway in Eastatoee, north to Horse Pasture Road. There's an area within the gate for parking, and you ca...
Learn more about Shooting Tree Ridge Road

West of Table Rock you will find this scenic out-and-back diversion. It's a nice addition to add some more challenging riding or driving to the main South Carolina Adventure Route loop. Along its path, you will encounter steep grades which are often rutted and loose. About the SCAR: The South Carol...
Learn more about Jumping Off - SCAR Alternate

This road is seasonally open during the fall and offers unmatched views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first part of this route is very easy to drive and crosses countless bridges over small mountain streams, eventually concluding at a large open campsite along the river. Along the route there is ...
Learn more about Musterground Road - Part 1

Avery Creek is a well-maintained gravel road that winds through Pisgah National Forest. This is a single-track road with room to pass most of the way through. There are lots of great creekside campsites toward the beginning of the south entrance. Dispersed camping in designated sites only. Once you...
Learn more about Avery Creek - FS 477

Shooting Tree Ridge is a gravel forest road located within the Jocassee Gorges of upstate South Carolina, just east of Lake Jocassee in Pickens County. The 8.5-mile trail runs from Cleo Chapman Highway in Eastatoee, north to Horse Pasture Road. There's an area within the gate for parking, and you ca...
Learn more about Shooting Tree Ridge Road

West of Table Rock you will find this scenic out-and-back diversion. It's a nice addition to add some more challenging riding or driving to the main South Carolina Adventure Route loop. Along its path, you will encounter steep grades which are often rutted and loose. About the SCAR: The South Carol...
Learn more about Jumping Off - SCAR Alternate

This road is seasonally open during the fall and offers unmatched views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first part of this route is very easy to drive and crosses countless bridges over small mountain streams, eventually concluding at a large open campsite along the river. Along the route there is ...
Learn more about Musterground Road - Part 1

Avery Creek is a well-maintained gravel road that winds through Pisgah National Forest. This is a single-track road with room to pass most of the way through. There are lots of great creekside campsites toward the beginning of the south entrance. Dispersed camping in designated sites only. Once you...
Learn more about Avery Creek - FS 477