Off-Road Trails in South Carolina

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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
Learn more about Oakley Road
Oakley Road

Oakley Road

This trail is accessible from the north side of the campground or from Cooke's Circle. Oakley Road is a nice and easy ride through the woods. It does have a few narrow blind corners so…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old Charleston Road
Old Charleston Road

Old Charleston 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…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg 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 though the…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Outer Gregory Field Loop
Outer Gregory Field Loop

Outer Gregory Field Loop

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
3.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Outerloop
Outerloop

Outerloop

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.…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Outlaw's Pass
Outlaw's Pass

Outlaw's Pass

Outlaw's Pass begins at Graham's Circle and ends at Barnhill Road. This is a single-lane, one-way, trail comprised of soft sand with sections of compact sand. This is a fun technical trail that is well-suited…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Oval Road - FSR 672
Oval Road - FSR 672

Oval Road - FSR 672

Oval Road (FRS 672) is a well-maintained service road in the Sumter National Forest. Minimal obstacles are typically encountered; however, caution should always be taken when traversing service roads. A high clearance vehicle is not…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Palmetto Crossing
Palmetto Crossing

Palmetto Crossing

Palmetto Krawlers 4x4 Club pioneered this rock garden, chance of body damage. Large rock formations and fallen logs scattered throughout this trail are a challenge for stock rigs. Any recent hard rains can make it…
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Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
9Extreme
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Palmetto Krawler
Palmetto Krawler

Palmetto Krawler

Off-camber perimeter trail with some advanced or intermediate bypass options. It is the primary access route across the north end of the park and around the far northeast corner. It provides access to many of…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Papa Gulch
Papa Gulch

Papa Gulch

Toughest gulch in the park- windshields need not apply. Deceptively easy at the start and finish, so you might want to scope it out first, or just send it. Papa Gulch is an uphill-only trail…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
10Extreme
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Papa Gulch Bypass
Papa Gulch Bypass

Papa Gulch Bypass

Parallels Papa Gulch so you can get an up-close view of the carnage below. The trail has a few rutted sections, but stock high clearance vehicles should be sufficient. There are several wide spots to…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Paradise Way
Paradise Way

Paradise Way

This is a wide trail of mostly compact sand, with several seasonal mud holes along the way. As with Mercy Lane, when this trail approaches the gas line, a large mud pit exists and all…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Parkers Ferry - SCAR Alternate
Parkers Ferry - SCAR Alternate

Parkers Ferry - SCAR Alternate

This route traverses some of the flat lowlands along the Edisto River (south/west side of the river). When dry, this segment will contain hardened ruts that make for a bumpy ride or if deep enough,…
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Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
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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