Off-Road Trails in South Carolina

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Learn more about Skip's Lookout
Skip's Lookout

Skip's Lookout

Named after the founder of Gulches ORV Park - Skip Wilkenson. Provides a top-of-the-hill view of the wall climbing action. Skip thoroughly enjoyed showing guests around the park, giving free tours of all the trails.…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Skipper's Road
Skipper's Road

Skipper's Road

This is an easy, main-access trail to and from the campground and staging area. It is wide and well-maintained, comprised of compact sand with large sections of soft sand as you near the intersection with…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Slash Road - FSR226
Slash Road - FSR226

Slash Road - FSR226

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…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 1
South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 1

South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 1

Segment 1 of the South Carolina Adventure Route (SCAR) stretches from I-95 near Colleton State Park to the historic town of Edgefield South Carolina. It passes through what is known as the "sandhills" region of…
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Total Miles
138.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
Learn more about South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 2
South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 2

South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 2

Segment 2 of the South Carolina Adventure Route wanders between the towns of Edgefield and Westminster, traversing one of the three sections of Sumter National Forest along the way. The trail through this region is…
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Total Miles
197.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
Learn more about South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 3
South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 3

South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 3

Segment 3 is the "upstate" section of the SCAR, and is bookended by the towns of Westminster and Gaffney. This section transits the Blue Ridge Mountains and consists of some fabulous gravel roads with a…
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Total Miles
212.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 4
South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 4

South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 4

Segment 4 transits the "midlands" section of South Carolina, with the towns of Gaffney and Camden on each end. This section is mostly forested and contains a mixture of pavement, gravel, and clay roads. The…
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Total Miles
214.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 5
South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 5

South Carolina Adventure Route Segment 5

Segment 5 is the longest section of the SCAR Loop, and stretches between the towns of Camden and St George. The north end of this segment briefly passes through what is known as the "Sandhills"…
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Total Miles
243.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Squatch Pass
Squatch Pass

Squatch Pass

When you run out of trail at the north end of River Road, take this fun little trail to start back up the hill where it joins to Palmetto Crawler. Squatch Pass provides access to…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Stevens Creek (632)
Stevens Creek (632)

Stevens Creek (632)

Stevens Creed Road (632) traverses a portion of the Sumter National Forest, leading to the Modoc Hiking Trailhead. The majority of the road is well maintained however, rutty road conditions may be encountered throughout with…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Stills Landing - FSR 211B
Stills Landing - FSR 211B

Stills Landing - FSR 211B

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…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Strawberry - FSR 118
Strawberry - FSR 118

Strawberry - FSR 118

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
2.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Strickland Drive
Strickland Drive

Strickland Drive

Strickland Road is a connector between Heritage Trail and Shelby Drive. The trail is mostly comprised of grass with compact sand underneath. Its wide; however, the trees tend to grow in near Shelby Drive, so…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Summerhouse Road - FSR 258
Summerhouse Road - FSR 258

Summerhouse Road - FSR 258

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, bears the name of the Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, whom the British called the Swamp Fox. It is entirely encompassed by the Middle…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Swamp Fox 1
Swamp Fox 1

Swamp Fox 1

Most of this trail runs through the Francis Marion National Forest. Your vehicle must have a license plate. There are a few short pavement sections, otherwise it's mainly hard two-track fire roads with sections that…
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Total Miles
35.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about SxS Hill
SxS Hill

SxS Hill

Rocky wall climb with just enough loose rock and tree litter to keep you on your toes. This is number four of six wall climb trails that Gulches ORV Park is known for. Rollovers, both…
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Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
10Extreme
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Testosteroad
Testosteroad

Testosteroad

Rocky wall climb. Lockers, a winch, and lots of horsepower. Must have a FULL ROLL CAGE. This is number three of six wall climb trails that Gulches ORV Park is known for. Rollovers, both sideways…
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Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
10Extreme
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about That Dam Trail
That Dam Trail

That Dam Trail

Crosses the small dam that maintains our own little lake in the center of Gulches ORV Park. Drive down Pucker Point & across the dam to access Eagle Rock, Radical & Shipwreck. Watch for Campsite…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Bowl
The Bowl

The Bowl

The Bowl is an open area near the top of Arrowhead Alley and next to Campsite 13. It is a dirt play area with mounds, ridges, and gulleys. Tight spaces and slick dirt will give…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Ridge
The Ridge

The Ridge

Nice easy bypass when Palmetto Krawler gets too wet, slick, and muddy. Smooth and fairly flat trail that runs along the north property line, so please stay on the trail so we can keep good…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
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…
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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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