Off-Road Trails in South Carolina

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Learn more about Hill 5
Hill 5

Hill 5

Up or down, some rough terrain. Wet weather makes all the difference as the surface can get very slick. Hill 5 is a straightforward moderate hill climb with a mix of rocks, dirt, and organic…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Holden Cemetary Road
Holden Cemetary Road

Holden Cemetary Road

The trail to get to this side trail (Gold Mine Road) starts as a gravel one- to two-lane road. Once you get in a few miles, it becomes a very overgrown, narrow at times, dirt…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hopewell Church - Lost wilderness traverse (661/669B)
Hopewell Church - Lost wilderness traverse (661/669B)

Hopewell Church - Lost wilderness traverse (661/669B)

This trail consists of two well-maintained dirt roads that cross the southern portion of the Sumter National Forest. Muddy conditions can be expected during the rainy season with possible down trees. The roads seem to…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Horn Creek (638) via Prescott Road
Horn Creek (638) via Prescott Road

Horn Creek (638) via Prescott Road

This route follows Prescott Road, taking a left onto Horn Creek Road (638). Throughout this road, travelers will encounter well-maintained roads with minimal to no obstacles. At the end of Horn Creek Road, there is…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Horse Island Road - FSR162
Horse Island Road - FSR162

Horse Island Road - FSR162

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
5.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Horseshoe Loop
Horseshoe Loop

Horseshoe 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
2.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hosannah Road (643-643A)
Hosannah Road (643-643A)

Hosannah Road (643-643A)

This short route travels through a portion of the Sumter National Forest. The road is a well-maintained service road that provides beautiful scenery and is accessible with minimal vehicle clearance. Logging may be encountered throughout…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hunter's Uh-Oh
Hunter's Uh-Oh

Hunter's Uh-Oh

You choose which side to go up, but go UP, named after Hunter when he came down. Twin offset rock ledges give this short trail its 10 rating. Choose the wrong line and suffer the…
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Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
10Extreme
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hunter's Uh-Oh 2
Hunter's Uh-Oh 2

Hunter's Uh-Oh 2

Some say it's the easier side, but others disagree. Regardless of which Uh-Oh you choose, the same advice applies...go UP. There is only one massive ledge to deal with, but it is massive. Depending on…
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Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
9Extreme
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Inner Gregory Field Loop
Inner Gregory Field Loop

Inner 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
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Inner Loop
Inner Loop

Inner Loop

The Manchester State Forest Inner Loop single track is ridden counterclockwise . It features mostly flat terrain with a hard-packed surface, mixed with pine needles and some sections of loose sand. Riders will encounter plenty…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ion Swamp Road - FSR 228
Ion Swamp Road - FSR 228

Ion Swamp Road - FSR 228

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
3.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jackie Lake Road - FSR 155
Jackie Lake Road - FSR 155

Jackie Lake Road - FSR 155

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
5.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jackie's Ridge Road
Jackie's Ridge Road

Jackie's Ridge Road

Canebrake Road is a 2.1-mile-long gravel road the road cutting through the Jocassee Gorges and Laurel Fork Heritage Wildlife Management areas. The road is generally open to motorized vehicles from September 15 through January 2…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Jamey's Swamp Road
Jamey's Swamp Road

Jamey's Swamp Road

This is an easy scenic drive for those looking for more trails and less mud. The trail is mostly compacted sand and well-maintained, with plenty of room for passing traffic in most sections. You can…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Johnson's Cut Through
Johnson's Cut Through

Johnson's Cut Through

Johnson's Cut Through is a short but wide trail, comprised mostly of compact sand. It allows access to Oakley Road or Heritage Trail without the need to track all the way back into the campground.…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jordan Lake Access
Jordan Lake Access

Jordan Lake Access

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
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jordan's Circle
Jordan's Circle

Jordan's Circle

This is a nice loop trail that will also give you access to other sections of the park. Most of the trail consists of hard-packed sand; however, the northern section of the loop is prone…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jumping Off - SCAR Alternate
Jumping Off - SCAR Alternate

Jumping Off - SCAR Alternate

West of Table Rock you will find this scenic out-and-back diversion. It's a nice addition to add some more challenging riding or driving to the main South Carolina Adventure Route loop. Along its path, you…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Just Winging It
Just Winging It

Just Winging It

Nice drive through the woods with just enough tight spots and puddles to keep it interesting. This trail is one of the newer trails in the park. It is also one of the trails that…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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

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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