Off-Road Trails in South Carolina

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Learn more about Long Creek Falls - RD 755
Long Creek Falls - RD 755

Long Creek Falls - RD 755

This trail leads to the trailhead for Long Creek Falls, one of the most iconic falls along the wild and scenic Chattoga River. This trail leads from the main highway to the large parking area…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Loop De Loop Road
Loop De Loop Road

Loop De Loop Road

Loop De Loop Road is exactly how it is described. It is a compacted sand, gravel, and red clay mix road that throws some adventure your way. It has several hills that can be challenging…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lotti Road - FSR251H
Lotti Road - FSR251H

Lotti Road - FSR251H

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
3.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Lower Heartbreaker
Lower Heartbreaker

Lower Heartbreaker

Lower part of Heartbreaker with a bailout onto Trail 1. Starts off easy, but gradually the walls close in on you. Don't worry, there's a bailout to the right onto Trail 1. Most of the…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about LR White - SCAR Alternate
LR White - SCAR Alternate

LR White - SCAR Alternate

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…
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Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mama's Branch
Mama's Branch

Mama's Branch

Mama's Branch is a beautiful trail into a bald cypress swamp land. The trail is subject to flooding, but when it's accessible, this is a highly recommended stop. The trail is mostly soft sand as…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Markert Road (662)
Markert Road (662)

Markert Road (662)

This short route is a well-maintained service road that follows a large-scale mountain bike trail system. The offshoot towards the end (662D) leads to a popular fishing spot on the Savannah River. Any vehicle should…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
3Easy
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
2Easy
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
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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
10Extreme
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
10Extreme
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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