Dirt Bike Trails
Near Pelzer, South Carolina

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 keep traffic moving in the proper direction, or suffer the consequences. Not much space here for vehicles to pass.
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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 sides if you're not careful. Nice little bit of technical riding to prepare you for Papa Gulch.
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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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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 in the northeast area. It's subject to erosion so take a close look before you commit to taking the ...
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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 keep you and your rig in the "blue zone". This is a short trail to give you more choices along the way.
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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 let you stop and watch the action on Papa Gulch below. Make sure not to block uphill traffic if you ...
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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.
Learn more about Tree Hugger

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.
Learn more about Bad Mamma Bypass

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.
Learn more about Bamboozled

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...
Learn more about Bad Mamma Jamma

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.
Learn more about Tree Hugger

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.
Learn more about Bad Mamma Bypass

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.
Learn more about Bamboozled

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...
Learn more about Bad Mamma Jamma