Day Hiking

Day Hiking Areas

• Francis Marion National Forest

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• Francis Marion Ranger District

  The Francis Marion, located in the coastal plain of South Carolina, is bounded to the north by Santee River and to the east by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. The forest is situated between two major metropolitan areas: Myrtle Beach (30 miles to the north) and historic Charleston (40 miles to the south).

  This part of coastal South Carolina is a popular tourist destination, well-known for its freshwater and saltwater recreational opportunities, golf and tennis, beautiful coastal scenery and historical landmarks dating from prehistoric times through the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.

  The forest offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities ranging from hiking, biking, motorcycle and canoe trails to rifle ranges and a boat launch on the intracoastal waterway.

• Awendaw Passage/Palmetto Trail
• Battery Warren Interpretive Trail
• Halfway Creek Trail
• Hellhole Bay Wilderness
• I'on Swamp Interpretive Trail
• Jericho Horse Trail
• Little Wambaw Swamp Wilderness
• Sewee Shell Ring Boardwalk
• South Tibwin Hiking Trail
• Swamp Fox Passage/Palmetto Trail
• Tuxbury Horse Trail
• Wambaw Swamp Wilderness
• Sumter National Forest

  Sumter National Forest has three districts: the Long Cane, the Enoree, and the Andrew Pickens.

  In response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the Long Cane Ranger District remains closed until hazardous conditions improve and assessments can be completed. The Enoree and Andrew Pickens Ranger Districts have reopened to the public. Please exercise caution while visiting the forest.

  2019 Recreation Fee Increases

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• Andrew Pickens Ranger District

  The Andrew Pickens Ranger District is home to the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, a popular angling and whitewater destination. The Ellicott Rock Wilderness offers opportunities for solitude and primitive camping. The district also has numerous waterfalls and hiking trails to satisfy every challenge level.

• Chattooga Picnic Area and Fishing Pier
• Chattooga Trail
• Earls Ford Hiking Trail
• East Fork Trail
• Ellicott Rock Wilderness
• Foothills National Recreation Trail
• Fork Mountain Trail
• King Creek Falls
• Oconee Connector
• Opossum Creek Falls
• Riley Moore Falls
• Rocky Gap/Willis Knob Horse Trails
• Spoonauger Falls
• Station Cove Falls
• Winding Stairs Trail
• Yellow Branch Falls
• Yellow Branch Picnic Area and Nature Trail
• Enoree Ranger District

  The Enoree is well-known for its recreation opportunities on the Enoree, Tyger and Broad rivers, as well as a challenging Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail. It also offers outstanding hiking, boating, hunting target shooting and equestrian opportunities.

• Brick House Campground
• Buncombe Horse Trail
• Collins Creek Seasonal Camp
• Enoree Passage of the Palmetto Trail
• Jew's Harp Spring Hiking Trail
• Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground
• Sedalia Campground
• Woods Ferry Horse Trail
• Woods Ferry Recreation Area
• Long Cane Ranger District

  The Long Cane is home to the Forks Area Trail System, an internationally known biking trail network. Both piedmont districts offer outstanding hiking, boating, hunting, target shooting and equestrian opportunities.

• Fell Camp
• Forks Area Trail System
• Horn Creek Trail
• Lick Fork Lake Hiking Trail
• Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
• Long Cane Horse Trail
• Parson's Mountain Lake and Tower Trails
• Parsons Mountain Recreation Area
• Price's Bottom
• Wine-Turkey and Modoc Trails