Off-Road Trails Near North, South Carolina

This is an easy road to explore the rolling hills and deep cuts of the countryside. It is mostly sandy with some areas having a soft sand and red clay mix. The majority of the road is state-maintained and has limited washboards and potholes. It has a few roads that spur off the main route that one c...
Learn more about Charles Town Road

North Fork Road is a light to moderate challenging road that explores the countryside and large hardwood forest of the midlands. The road surface is mostly loose sand and a mixture of red clay. It also offers some graded inclines and blind curves. There are some rough sections that contain washouts ...
Learn more about North Fork Road

This is a mostly sand-covered road used for farming and local residencies. The surface includes some soft spots that are mild to deep, and red clay portions that are quite a joy to ride after a good rain. A good part of the road is actually below the contour of the land and would be a great spot for...
Learn more about Gunter Pond Road

This is a very easy sand and gravel trail to see some great scenery in the area. It's mostly sandy dirt with some gravel areas. This is well suited for anyone in a 4x4, stock or modified, looking to get out of the house and enjoy a nice trail. You will see some local farm fields, pastures, and a cou...
Learn more about Elbert Taylor Road

This is an easy road to tackle for the beginner who wants to explore the countryside. Check out all that it offers including pine forests, large fields, and equestrian farms. It has all of the terrain features you want - loose sand, some small ruts, washboards, and areas with red clay that may be sl...
Learn more about Red Shadow Road

This is an easy route for anyone who wants some freedom from the traffic. The route is entirely mild to moderate loose sand with washboards and a few ruts from the heavy farm equipment that uses this road. Along the way, take in the scenic views of the many horse farms and fields that line both side...
Learn more about Brairwood Road

Ride out and enjoy the thick hardwood forest and abandoned farmhouses and barns of the past. This route is mostly loamy sand and a red clay mix. It has some graded hills and sharp curves that roll down the hills that twist and bend through the forest and farmlands. As you roll along, you will pass t...
Learn more about Moore Road

Fox Pond Road is right outside the local town's busy life. A loamy mixture of compacted sand and red clay, this is a straightforward meandering route. On the road, several large horse farms are decorated with sport jumps and widespread open pastures. The route also contains soft and hardwood forests...
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This Connector Loop bisects the primary SCAR Loop, passing near the twin towns of Batesburg-Leesville, over the narrow end of Lake Murray, and through Newberry. It contains a mix of paved and unpaved roads. Off-pavement sections south of Batesburg-Leesville are sandy and can be loose when dry. North...
Learn more about SCAR Connector-Loop

This route traverses the heart of the Sandhills region (which spans the state betwen Columbia and I-95), and it definitely delivers sand. It is approximately 80% off-pavement, and some of the sandy sections can be very loose and deep when conditions are dry. It also passes through some quaint towns ...
Learn more about SCAR Southeast Alternate

The Manchester State Forest Inner Loop single track is ridden counterclockwise . It features mostly flat terrain with a hard-packed surface, mixed with pine needles and some sections of loose sand. Riders will encounter plenty of whoops, twists, and berms along the route. Please note that this trail...
Learn more about Inner Loop

The Manchester State Forest Outer Loop trail is ridden in a counterclockwise direction. This flat trail offers both 50-inch and single-track routes, featuring half hard-packed surfaces mixed with pine needles and soft, loose flat sand. Riders can expect some sweeping turns and sandy whoops along the...
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The Manchester State Forest Green Loop is a clockwise single-track trail. It features hard-packed sand with pine needles, tight turns, and plenty of whoops. A $5 per day or $25 annual permit is required; you can pay using an envelope at the staging area or online. Also, be on the lookout for alliga...
Learn more about Green Loop

Enjoy this easy route as you sit back and ride through large farmlands and admire the old forgotten houses and barns. This is an easy road that is maintained and has a mix of sand and gravel covering the roadway. You will pass over some single-lane bridges and see some marshland with a variety of wi...
Learn more about Richland Creek Road

This is a fairly easy road that has some local wildlife scenery to see. The road has areas of some sandy soft spots, teeth-shaking washboards, and some areas that can hold water for several days after a good rain shower. There are several places where you can get stunning views of a small lake, a fe...
Learn more about Mason Branch Road

Go back in history as you ride this partial gravel and sandy road. It is well maintained and has some areas that flood during excessive amounts of rain. Along this road, you'll pass a family cemetery that dates back to the 1800-1900's, abandoned farmhouses and sheds. Close by the area was the Ambush...
Learn more about Old Charleston Road

The name should not cause you any worry about this road. Although mild with its sandy and gravel coating, it does contain a few rough potholes and some washboards that will motivate your suspension. You will pass by the C.E Berry Jr. Forestry Center and admire the dam structure next to it that once ...
Learn more about Rugged Hill Drive

Come on down to Johnston and enjoy this short, relaxing backcountry drive. The route starts with a gravel and sand mix before transitioning into classic red clay. Settle in as you pass through peach field–lined roads that roll into tree-covered forest corridors and abandoned barns that have fallen t...
Learn more about Pond Dam Road

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 large cypress trees emerging from the black water. You will encounter farmland as well as crossing over some railroad...
Learn more about Landing Road

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 the Palmetto State. This area is known for its abundance of sand when off-pavement, espec...
Learn more about South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 1

The Manchester State Forest Outer Loop trail is ridden in a counterclockwise direction. This flat trail offers both 50-inch and single-track routes, featuring half hard-packed surfaces mixed with pine needles and soft, loose flat sand. Riders can expect some sweeping turns and sandy whoops along the...
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This scenic forest trail winds through tall pine trees and sandy terrain, offering a quiet off-road drive surrounded by nature. The surface is mostly sandy and graded, with occasional muddy puddles after rain and scattered pinecones along the path. Gentle curves and narrow sections between trees add...
Learn more about Cricket Tree Road

This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. A fishing and/or hunting license is required to legally enter the property and can be obtained via georgiawildlife.com/tuckahoe-wma. Camping is only permitted in one of the two d...
Learn more about Briarpatch Lake Access

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 trail gives visitors a captivating glimpse deep into the Sumter Natio...
Learn more about Woodlawn D

This scenic forest trail winds through tall pine trees and sandy terrain, offering a quiet off-road drive surrounded by nature. The surface is mostly sandy and graded, with occasional muddy puddles after rain and scattered pinecones along the path. Gentle curves and narrow sections between trees add...
Learn more about Cricket Tree Road

This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. A fishing and/or hunting license is required to legally enter the property and can be obtained via georgiawildlife.com/tuckahoe-wma. Camping is only permitted in one of the two d...
Learn more about Briarpatch Lake Access

This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. A fishing and/or hunting license is required to legally enter the property and can be obtained via georgiawildlife.com/tuckahoe-wma. Camping is only permitted in one of the two d...
Learn more about Collard Patch Lake Access

This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. A fishing and/or hunting license is required to legally enter the property and can be obtained via georgiawildlife.com/tuckahoe-wma. Camping is only permitted in one of the two d...
Learn more about Savannah River Access