Jericho Horse Trail
The 19-mile loop trail traverses a wide array of habitat types, from mature longleaf pine stands to bottomland hardwood drains, and offers captivating scenery to visitors. Horseback riders and mountain bikers may glimpse prothonotary warblers darting among the trees.
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At a Glance
| Open Season: | All year |
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| Best Season: | Fall, winter, spring |
| Restrictions: | No camping at trailhead. Free dispersed camping permits (required) are available at district offices. Be advised of big-game hunting seasons. Avoid using the trail during excessively wet periods. |
General Information
Directions: From Moncks Corner, take SC Route 402 east to SC Route 41. Turn left and continue seven miles to the trailhead on the left.Activities
Mountain Biking
Unsurfaced, grassy
General Info:
Safety InformationDuring temperate months, be prepared for biting insects and high temperatures. Be advised of big-game hunting seasons. Avoid using the trail during excessively wet periods.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Day Hiking
Backpacking
A free, dispersed camping permit is available by contacting the district office at,(843) 336-2200 Monday - Friday.
Horse Camping
A free, dispersed camping permit is available by contacting the district office at,(843) 336-2200 Monday - Friday.
Horse Riding
Unsurfaced, grassy, 6 hours by horse| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Alerts & 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