Off-Road Trails Near Chesterfield, South Carolina

Mary D Road can be accessed from State Highway 109; after getting off the highway, take a left turn onto the sandy road. The route has a typical sandhills feel, with pale sandy road surfaces, pine forest, and mixed woods. Trail conditions were generally clean and passable, but the surface varies fro...
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Shag Road is a scenic sandy road located not far from the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. The road passes through pine woods, mixed forest, and a few more open areas with big sky views. Trail conditions were mostly clean and passable, with a wide sandy surface, some loose sand, tire tra...
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This is a sand road with mixed use of farming, logging, hunt clubs, and the occasional residence. The sand surface ranges from soft and deep, (threatening to bog one down), to a clay mix, hard packed when dry and slippery as an eel when rained soaked. Along the way, you will find a couple of beave...
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Swift Creek Road runs along the boundary of the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. The road surface was mostly sandy and light-colored, with some loose sand, pine needles, and small debris along the edges. The route offers wide open views of long sand roads, pine forest, and big sky. There...
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Ross Road is a wide, Forest Service-style road that provides direct access to the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. As one of the longest trails winding through the area, it primarily runs through dense woodlands with the occasional clearing of open farm fields. The trail is predominantly a gravel d...
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Anson Access Road is a Forest Service-style, double-track trail providing access to the eastern portions of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. This out-and-back route winds through a scenic mix of dense woodlands and open farmland, offering a peaceful drive. It serves as an excellent corridor for...
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Griffin Road is one of the longest and most unique trails throughout the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. Winding through dense woods, open farm fields, and scenic marshlands, it provides access to several notable landmarks. Shortly into the trail, visitors will spot an abandoned grain silo. Furthe...
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Gaddy Road is a double-track gravel trail running through the middle portion of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. This gravel service road winds through a variety of habitats, primarily bordering open farm fields. The trail is generally easy, featuring only a few potholes and slight crowning tha...
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Beaver Pond Road is a Forest Service-style road running through the western portion of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. This trail provides access to a large area of the refuge as well as multiple connecting trails. It is predominantly a gravel double-track trail that winds through wooded envir...
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Stutts Redfield Road is a shorter trail running through the northern portion of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. As the first split off Dusty Road, this trail leads a short way through a beautifully wooded area. Despite its shorter length, the trail is relatively wide and highly accessible due ...
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Andrews Pond Road is a major trail through the northern portion of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. The route runs through a variety of diverse environments, ranging from open fields to tight, wooded areas. Along the route, visitors can expect to see an abundance of wildlife, including deer, tu...
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Dusty Road is a Forest Service-style road providing access to the northern portion of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. The trail is predominantly a narrow, dirt and gravel double-track that is generally easy to traverse, featuring only a few small ruts or bumps. This trail is a perfect option f...
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Thrower Lane is a shorter Forest Service road within the Sandhills Game Lands that provides views and access to the eastern end of Bones Fork, a flooded pond. This area frequently overflows, creating small water crossings of varying depths. While these crossings may present a minor challenge, they t...
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Nursery Lane is a longer Forest Service road within Sandhills Game Lands that offers a generally easy drive with only minimal challenges, most of which depend on weather conditions. A short section of the trail has been rutted out by recent rainfall, though the ruts are typically no deeper than 6 in...
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Telephone Lane is a smaller and more involved trail than others located within the Sandhills Game Lands. The route is primarily a sandy double-track, with the potential for deeper sand, standing water, ruts, and mud depending on the weather and time of year. Seasonal changes or recent prescribed bur...
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Scotland Lane is a smaller, less-maintained forest service road that runs east to west through the southern portion of the Sandhills Game Lands. The majority of the trail is generally easy; however, after rainfall, a few moderate-sized puddles can form toward the western end. Additional minor challe...
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Ellerbe Tower Lane serves as a primary connector road running east to west through the Sandhills Game Lands. The majority of the route is a wide Forest Service-style access road that runs near horse stables and the field trial center. Frequent clearings, intersecting trails, and wildlife sightings a...
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Baggetts Lake Lane is a longer Forest Service road that runs north to south, providing access to a large portion of the Sandhills Game Lands. In addition to general access, the midpoint of the trail leads to the field trial grounds center, a military memorial, and nearby horse stables. The central s...
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Deaton Lane is a sandy Forest Service road located on the eastern side of the Sandhills Game Lands. While many of the major roads in this area are fairly easy, this route presents a few minor challenges. At the end of the trail, drivers will find a small turnaround filled with medium-depth soft sand...
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Hoffman Road is a large Forest Service road that provides access to a wide area of the southeastern portion of the Sandhills Game Lands. The road itself is wide and well-defined, with numerous trails branching off and a couple of key points of interest along the way. One of the most prominent featur...
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Swift Creek Road runs along the boundary of the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. The road surface was mostly sandy and light-colored, with some loose sand, pine needles, and small debris along the edges. The route offers wide open views of long sand roads, pine forest, and big sky. There...
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Falls Dam trail is another easier trail in Uwharrie National Forest. It has views of the forest humps and a few optional challenges. For the most part, the trail is a shelf road in the hills and can be done in most off-roading vehicles. Some optional challenges can be taken to add a little variety t...
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Lake View Trail is an easier trail offering great views of Uwharrie National Forest and Badin Lake. A view of Badin Lake can be seen about halfway through the trail. Most of the trail is an easy shelf road that winds along the hills and mountains of the forest. There are a few optional challenges th...
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Wolfden can be a challenging trail if all optional challenges are taken. There is a variety of small water crossings, hill climbs that may be off-camber, switchbacks, a handful of large rocks, a few small rock gardens, and medium-to-large drops and ledges. The first section after the trailhead is ge...
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Swift Creek Road runs along the boundary of the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. The road surface was mostly sandy and light-colored, with some loose sand, pine needles, and small debris along the edges. The route offers wide open views of long sand roads, pine forest, and big sky. There...
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Falls Dam trail is another easier trail in Uwharrie National Forest. It has views of the forest humps and a few optional challenges. For the most part, the trail is a shelf road in the hills and can be done in most off-roading vehicles. Some optional challenges can be taken to add a little variety t...
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Lake View Trail is an easier trail offering great views of Uwharrie National Forest and Badin Lake. A view of Badin Lake can be seen about halfway through the trail. Most of the trail is an easy shelf road that winds along the hills and mountains of the forest. There are a few optional challenges th...
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Wolfden can be a challenging trail if all optional challenges are taken. There is a variety of small water crossings, hill climbs that may be off-camber, switchbacks, a handful of large rocks, a few small rock gardens, and medium-to-large drops and ledges. The first section after the trailhead is ge...
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