Off-Road Trails in South Carolina

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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
2 Easy
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
1 Easy
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
2 Easy
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
211.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
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
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
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
2 Easy
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
1 Easy
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
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Thompson Branch Road - FSR 154A
Thompson Branch Road - FSR 154A

Thompson Branch Road - FSR 154A

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
4.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 14
Trail 14

Trail 14

Trail 14 is a one-way dirt bike-only trail that begins on Service Road 7. This trail is rated as most difficult and provides many challenges. The trail is tight and provides narrow paths through trees,…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Trail 5
Trail 5

Trail 5

Trail 5 is a 2.5-mile easy-rated trail that begins off of Service Road 1. Trail 5 is a dirt trail with mild hills and some loose rock. The trail is very hard-packed, containing mild ruts…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Trail 8
Trail 8

Trail 8

Trail 8 is a half-mile trail that begins off of Trail 5. It is rated as most difficult and should be approached strategically. The trail begins with a hill climb containing uneven terrain, loose rocks,…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Treadwell Road
Treadwell Road

Treadwell 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
4.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Willow Hall Road PT.1 - FSR 202
Willow Hall Road PT.1 - FSR 202

Willow Hall Road PT.1 - FSR 202

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
1.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Woodall Shoals - Road 757
Woodall Shoals - Road 757

Woodall Shoals - Road 757

This trail leads to Woodall Shoals is the second to last rafting takeout along the Chattooga River. This maintained gravel road leads to the trailhead that leads to a perfect location to cool off in…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Wythewood Rd - FSR 238
Wythewood Rd - FSR 238

Wythewood Rd - FSR 238

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
2.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Yarborough - SCAR Alternate
Yarborough - SCAR Alternate

Yarborough - SCAR Alternate

This short segment of the SCAR drops south of Edgefield. It's sand and clay roads over rolling hills are scenic but can become deeply rutted and muddy/slick when wet. These conditions can linger in this…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Yellow Jacket Road - FSR 159
Yellow Jacket Road - FSR 159

Yellow Jacket Road - FSR 159

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
9.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
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