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Forks Area Trail System
Located in the southern portion of the Long Cane Ranger District, the Forks Area Trail System (FATS) was designed with the mountain biking enthusiast in mind. Six stacked loops accessed from various locations, provide up to 34 miles of hiking or biking through a variety of topography and vegetation. Highlights of your visit could include panoramic views, glimpses of wildlife and a distinctive, large grouping of saw palmetto not normally seen in this part of South Carolina.
Please call the Call Before You Haul Hotline at 803-561-4025 for the latest trail updates before your visit.
Click here for a printable guide and vicinity map.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | In response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, all recreation sites on the Sumter National Forest remain closed until hazardous conditions improve and assessments can be completed. |
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| Restrictions: | During the first two weeks of deer gun season (mid –October) it is recommended that trail users ride in the afternoon. It is also recommended that riders wear hunter safety blaze orange during the entire rifle season for personal safety. The same applies for turkey season in the spring (April). There is no hunting on WMA lands on Sundays. Please refer to the SCDNR hunting regulations for additional information concerning South Carolina hunting seasons and dates: www.dnr.sc.gov |
| Water: | Water Available |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
General Information
Directions:From Augusta: From the South Carolina line at the Savannah River Bridge on Hwy 28, travel north for 1.2 miles. Turn right onto Hopewell Church Road (S 33-112) and travel 3.1 miles to stop sign. Turn right onto Woodlawn Road (S 19-53). Entrance is a dirt driveway on right less than .1 mile.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking: 34 miles total, individual loops range from 4.0 miles to 7.5 milesDay Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking: 34 miles total, individual loops range from 4.0 miles to 7.5 milesPicnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking: Gravel parking lots, information board, picnic tables, garbage cans availableAlerts & Warnings
- Woods Ferry Recreation Area temporarily closed
- Sumter Nat'l Forest opens several more areas today (10/31)
- Closures on Francis Marion Nat'l Forest (Litchfield/Lottie bridges
- Candy Branch Rifle closed until further notice
- Emergency Bridge Closure off Forest Service Rd. 251H
- Long Cane district office reopening in new location
- Check the Call Before You Haul hotline before riding our OHV trails
- FSR 376 Asias Branch Road closed on Enoree Ranger District
- FSR 374 (Hunting Fork Rd) closed
- America the Beautiful passes unavailable at Supervisor's & Long Cane offices
- Damaged bridges along the Enoree Passage of Palmetto Trail; exercise caution
- Please be aware of open well hazards on Sumter National Forest
- Enoree Ranger District Rifle Range Cleaning Schedule
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Highlights
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