Off-Road Trails in South Carolina

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Learn more about Lethcoe Road - FSR 230
Lethcoe Road - FSR 230

Lethcoe Road - FSR 230

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
1.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lethcoe Road Alt - FSR 230A
Lethcoe Road Alt - FSR 230A

Lethcoe Road Alt - FSR 230A

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
1.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lick Fork Road
Lick Fork Road

Lick Fork Road

Lick Ford Road is a maintained road that leads to Forestry Road 681A. This road is well maintained with minimal obstacles. Some rutty portions do exist, with some holes that can create mud. The end…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Little North Carolina Road
Little North Carolina Road

Little North Carolina Road

This gravel road rolls across some of the Sumter National Forest's piedmont area; it includes side puddles, that can hold water for a long time, and a delightful creek crossing that can gain depth rapidly…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Loggy Lake Road
Loggy Lake Road

Loggy Lake 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
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Long Cane - SCAR Alternate
Long Cane - SCAR Alternate

Long Cane - SCAR Alternate

This section of the South Carolina Adventure Route is northwest of McCormick. It's a heavily wooded section composed of gravel over clay with a high crown on the road, and a relaxing drive in typical…
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Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Long Creek Falls - FSR 757
Long Creek Falls - FSR 757

Long Creek Falls - FSR 757

This is the 4x4 segment of Turkey Ridge Road or FSR 757 to Long Creek Falls. This is a technical route that leads down to Long Creek Falls and an overlook over the Chattoga River.…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Long Creek Falls - RD 755
Long Creek Falls - RD 755

Long Creek Falls - RD 755

This trail leads to the trailhead for Long Creek Falls, one of the most iconic falls along the wild and scenic Chattoga River. This trail leads from the main highway to the large parking area…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about LR White - SCAR Alternate
LR White - SCAR Alternate

LR White - SCAR Alternate

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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Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Markert Road (662)
Markert Road (662)

Markert Road (662)

This short route is a well-maintained service road that follows a large-scale mountain bike trail system. The offshoot towards the end (662D) leads to a popular fishing spot on the Savannah River. Any vehicle should…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mayson Crossroads Bypass - FS 585/585C
Mayson Crossroads Bypass - FS 585/585C

Mayson Crossroads Bypass - FS 585/585C

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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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about McCain Road (658)
McCain Road (658)

McCain Road (658)

This short dirt road within the Sumter National Forest provides several opportunities to explore routes less traveled. Throughout the road, you will encounter little to no obstacles along the main route. The end of the…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Middle Road
Middle Road

Middle 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
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mill Branch
Mill Branch

Mill Branch

Mill Branch is a single-lane, mostly gravel road running north/south through Francis Marion National Forest. Caution should be taken when getting up to speed due to sparsely scattered but deep potholes that tend to hide…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
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
4 Moderate
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
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, 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
1 Easy
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
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, 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
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pearl Branch Road (611)
Pearl Branch Road (611)

Pearl Branch Road (611)

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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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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