Off-Road Trails in South Carolina

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...
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This trail loops through the northeast portion of Francis Marion National Forest and offers visitors a look into the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. Because it's a low-lying forest surrounded by rivers, it is prone to flooding and sometimes impassable. Check conditions before attempting. ...
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Mill Branch is a single-lane, mostly gravel road running north/south through Francis Marion National Forest. Caution should be taken when getting up to speed due to sparsely scattered but deep potholes that tend to hide in the shade. This route is an easy drive that can be made in any vehicle and pa...
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The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic Coastal Forests Ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Pitch Landing - FSR 192

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 ...
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Covering the northeast portion of the state, this significant addition transits Sandhills State Forest and the Carolina National Wildlife Refuge, providing an alternate route between Liberty Hill WMA and Francis Marion National Forest. Campsites marked along this route require reservations (see meta...
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This Connector between the SCAR Loop and Edisto Beach is a scenic and mostly pavement jaunt in the coastal plain, over a causeway, and under tunnels of dangling Spanish moss. Be sure to allow time to dip your feet in the Atlantic Ocean and explore some relaxed eateries. About the SCAR: The South Car...
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These routes add to the existing Donnelly WMA route to complete the mapping of the entire Wildlife Management Area. Donnelly Wildlife Management Area is located in the low county of South Carolina. Like the nearby Bear Island WMA; Donnelly WMA is home to many migratory bird species that can be obser...
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The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Kinsey Road - FSR 226

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Wythewood Rd - FSR 238

Ernest F. Hollings National Wildlife Refuge is in the heart of the ACE Basin in South Carolina. The refuge represents one of the largest undeveloped wetland ecosystems remaining on the Atlantic Coast. This route is one of the many trails through the ACE Basin; at the end of the road is the Grove Pla...
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These routes add to the existing Donnelly WMA route to complete the mapping of the entire Wildlife Management Area. Donnelly Wildlife Management Area is located in the low county of South Carolina. Like the nearby Bear Island WMA; Donnelly WMA is home to many migratory bird species that can be obser...
Learn more about Donnelly WMA PT.3

This is the 4x4 segment of Turkey Ridge Road or FSR 757 to Long Creek Falls. This is a technical route that leads down to Long Creek Falls and an overlook over the Chattoga River. After rains the trail gets very muddy and slippery due to the red clay base road. During the Fall and Winter months the ...
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The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Guilliard Lake Spur - FSR 105C

This trail might suit you if you're looking for a scenic side trip on the South Carolina Adventure Route. It runs along the outskirts of the Dupont State Forest and provides ridgetop views. The trail is dirt and will include some steep and rutted grades. About the SCAR: The South Carolina Adventure ...
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If you want to connect the Trans America Trail with the South Carolina Adventure Route, this is your path. It's located North of Walhalla, and connects the SCAR to both the TAT and the Smokey Mountain 500 (SM500). The track is primarily gravel and pavement, but contains some steep grades and ruts wh...
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The trail starts out as a gravel one to two-lane road. Once you get in a few miles, it becomes a very overgrown, narrow at times, dirt road with several areas of mud and obstacles. The trail dead ends, so be prepared to backtrack everything you go through. It has a few side roads, one being an old c...
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This section of the South Carolina Adventure Route is found southeast of McCormick. It consistently contains sections of shallow mud and standing water across the road, as well as significant encroachment of tree limbs. If you're looking for a more adventurous track, you'll find it here. This trail ...
Learn more about LR White - SCAR Alternate

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic Coastal Forests Ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Guilliard Lake - FSR 150

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Hell Hole Bay Wilderness - FSR 158

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

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic Coastal Forests Ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Pitch Landing - FSR 192

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Kinsey Road - FSR 226

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Wythewood Rd - FSR 238

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

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic Coastal Forests Ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Pitch Landing - FSR 192

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Kinsey Road - FSR 226

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Wythewood Rd - FSR 238