Off-Road Trails in South Carolina

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Learn more about Mason Branch Road
Mason Branch Road

Mason Branch 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…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Mason Wildlife Trail North
Mason Wildlife Trail North

Mason Wildlife Trail North

Most of this trail is a single lane with several muddy patches and occasional ruts that require careful navigation. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is essential unless it hasn't rained for weeks. Expect multiple mud holes, the…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mason Wildlife Trail South
Mason Wildlife Trail South

Mason Wildlife Trail South

The trail begins as gravel but quickly transitions to a dirt path with grass in the center. Located in a Wildlife Management Area used for hunting, it's best to visit on Sundays when hunting is…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Mayson Crossroads Bypass - FS 585/585C
Mayson Crossroads Bypass - FS 585/585C

Mayson Crossroads Bypass - FS 585/585C

The Mayson Crossroads Bypass is a commonly traveled road through Sumter National Forest between U.S. Highway 378 and Mount Vernon Road. U.S. Forestry service roads 585 and 585C are largely well-maintained where minimal obstacles should…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about McCain Road (658)
McCain Road (658)

McCain Road (658)

This short dirt road within the Sumter National Forest provides several opportunities to explore routes less traveled. Throughout the road, you will encounter little to no obstacles along the main route. The end of the…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about McConnell Landing - FSR 204F
McConnell Landing - FSR 204F

McConnell Landing - FSR 204F

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage to the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mercy Lane
Mercy Lane

Mercy Lane

This is an easy trail that's comprised of compact sand with some loose sections, primarily passing the intersection with Jamey's Swamp Road. As the trail approaches its end near the gas line, the mud holes…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Middle Road
Middle Road

Middle Road

Explore a blackwater oasis along the Savannah River in Hampton County. The major property is the Webb Wildlife Center with the Palachucola and Hamilton Ridge areas on either side. Many of the trails through the…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mill Branch
Mill Branch

Mill Branch

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…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mitchum Town Road
Mitchum Town Road

Mitchum Town Road

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, bears the name of the Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, who was dubbed the Swamp Fox by the British. It is nestled within the…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Monies Hollow
Monies Hollow

Monies Hollow

This is a single-lane trail that follows the gas line to Devine Drive at the western edge of the property. This trail is mostly comprised of compact sand and has several sections prone to standing…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Moore Road
Moore Road

Moore 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…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Murrell Tract - Part 1 - FSR 220
Murrell Tract - Part 1 - FSR 220

Murrell Tract - Part 1 - FSR 220

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, honors the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Murrell Tract - Part 2 - FSR220
Murrell Tract - Part 2 - FSR220

Murrell Tract - Part 2 - FSR220

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, honors the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. This park encompasses the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Musterground Road
Musterground Road

Musterground Road

Musterground Road is an out-and-back moderately challenging gravel road that explores the western area of the Jocassee Gorges and Lake Jocassee. Managed by Duke Energy, the road is open to motorized vehicles from September 15…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Musterground Road - Part 1
Musterground Road - Part 1

Musterground Road - Part 1

This road is seasonally open during the fall and offers unmatched views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first part of this route is very easy to drive and crosses countless bridges over small mountain…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mutiny Ridge
Mutiny Ridge

Mutiny Ridge

Once a bypass for Shipwreck, now the 'easy' exit. Mutiny Ridge provides an easier exit for the upper section of Shipwreck. It bears off to the right and traverses over to the upper section of…
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Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about New Hope Road - FSR177
New Hope Road - FSR177

New Hope Road - FSR177

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Fork Road
North Fork Road

North Fork 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…
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Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Oak's Detour
Oak's Detour

Oak's Detour

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…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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ATV trails in South Carolina

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3D

3D

Wall climb trail. You won't need 3D glasses while you roll down this one. Just as steep as its neighbors, but with multiple massive rock outcrops. This is number two of seven wall climb trails…
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Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
10Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about A1A
A1A

A1A

One-way trail, great for beginners, but can be difficult when wet. Primarily downhill with a switchback at the end, going back uphill. Exits onto Trail 1. Winds through the thick wooded area of the park…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ackerman - FSR 132
Ackerman - FSR 132

Ackerman - FSR 132

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, bears the name of the Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, who was dubbed the Swamp Fox by the British. It is nestled within the…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Adams Road
Adams Road

Adams Road

Explore a blackwater oasis along the Savannah River in Hampton County. The major property is the Webb Wildlife Center with the Palachucola and Hamilton Ridge areas on either side. Many of the trails through the…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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UTV/side-by-side trails in South Carolina

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3D

3D

Wall climb trail. You won't need 3D glasses while you roll down this one. Just as steep as its neighbors, but with multiple massive rock outcrops. This is number two of seven wall climb trails…
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Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
10Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about A1A
A1A

A1A

One-way trail, great for beginners, but can be difficult when wet. Primarily downhill with a switchback at the end, going back uphill. Exits onto Trail 1. Winds through the thick wooded area of the park…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ackerman - FSR 132
Ackerman - FSR 132

Ackerman - FSR 132

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, bears the name of the Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, who was dubbed the Swamp Fox by the British. It is nestled within the…
Learn more about Ackerman - FSR 132
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Adams Road
Adams Road

Adams Road

Explore a blackwater oasis along the Savannah River in Hampton County. The major property is the Webb Wildlife Center with the Palachucola and Hamilton Ridge areas on either side. Many of the trails through the…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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