Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests Southern Adventure Route

Total Miles
13.9

Technical Rating

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests Southern Adventure Route

Trail Overview

This route through the Sumter National Forest is approximately 14 miles of easy driving and beautiful scenery. Starting from Indian Circle Road, this route will take you under Interstate 26 and continue traversing through the National Forest; ending at Old Newberry Highway This route provides a nice scenic drive with limited to no obstacles and is well maintained throughout.

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Difficulty

Well-maintained road with no obstacles observed. Gravel road throughout the majority of the route with some dirt portions. Muddy conditions could occur with rain however would not limit the ability to drive with most vehicles.

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Status Reports

Officially Closed Sign

Heavily Barricaded with Natural Material

Locked Gate

Decided to check and see if the trail also had closings on the I26 side of the trail. It is indeed closed. About 2 miles in I was met with a Closed Gate and dirt mounds put up on both sides. No notice and nothing saying if it'll be open again. Expect it to be permanent as it's been well over a month since they closed the area. Other parts of the trail are open.

Trail closed going towards underpass from Cromer/Jalapa Rd side. No identifiers as to why it closed or when it will open again.

Really dry out with very mild mud spots due to recent rain. Camped out and enjoyed the uninterrupted night sky. Pick up your trash people!