Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Promised Land, South Carolina

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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Bernett Road drives deeper into Sumpter National Forest, connecting to U.S. Forestry Roads 668 and 668A. All portions of the trail are generally well-maintained and can be traveled by most vehicles. Beautiful scenery can be…
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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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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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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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Come and check out some of the Sumter National Forest and what it has to offer. The road is a sand, gravel, and red clay mix. As you drive down through the southern pine forests…
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Water Cooler trail may look like a straightforward loop, but in reality, it is a maze of tight twisties in the sand. Great place to practice wheeling in off-camber situations as well as testing your…
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Provides access to Campsites 2 through 6. This area is riddled with short twisties that can get you turned around easily. Keep track of the map so you don't get lost getting back to camp.…
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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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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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Easy two-way eastern perimeter trail that starts at the Park entrance gate and runs to the southern end of the Park. It provides access to the downhill trails in the center of the park as…
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West side perimeter road following the river at the bottom of the hill. Portions may flood if the river is up. Easy 2-way trail, but can be VERY muddy. Stay out of the water- It's…
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This is a two-way trail that provides another green route between Trail 1 on the upper part of the park to River Road on the lower part of the park. Keep to the right going…
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Cross hill access that allows riders to queue up to run Hunter's Uh-Oh and Hunter's Uh-Oh 2 trails without getting into the weekend traffic on River Road. It also provides access to Twisters Sister for…
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Easy access to the top of the Intentions, Li'l Devil, Hunter's, Twister's Sister, and B&B Hill trails. The trail loops around, returning to its start at Campsite 11. If you're lucky, there might be an…
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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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The easiest way to get from the lower River Road area back to the park entrance is. Provides access to Campsite 8 at the bottom, Campsite 10 about halfway up next to the That Dam…
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Volunteer Bridge Bypass gives riders an alternative to the Volunteer Bridge, which is an obstacle along the main line of River Road. Volunteer Bridge Bypass is an easy dirt trail with no obstacles. If the…
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This is an easier way to get up the hill. Interesting and scenic twisty trail lined with bamboo at the bottom that makes you feel like you're in a foreign country. Bamboozled is a much…
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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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Price Road (Forest Service Road 615) is an easy 4.5-mile dirt road between Price's Mill Road and Deerfield Road. This road cuts through the Sumter National Forest, and minimal obstacles are likely to be encountered.…
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This is a mild challenging road that throws you off at first due to its name. This road will take you through some rough terrain that will make you hope you packed some recovery gear.…
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This route is a well-maintained forestry service road in the Sumter National Forest. While the road is an out-and-back, it provides a decent road for off-road exploring, with a few trails off the route for…
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Cedar Springs (618) is a well-maintained service road within Sumter National Forest. This road offers beautiful views of the forest while providing a fun driving experience due to several areas holding water after rainfall. The…
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Pearl Branch Road (611) is a somewhat well-maintained service road within Sumter National Forest. This road offers a few areas for the adventurous off-roader to explore while maintaining ease of access along the main route.…
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As you enter the road, you will see remains of an old railroad bed that used to be the backbone of a freight train that ran nationwide. The road consists of different terrain features that…
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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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A scenic road winding through the countryside close to the small towns that surround it. This road offers beautiful views of the forest while providing some fun driving experience on the washouts, small rock crops,…
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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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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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