Contact Info
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest
20 Work Center Road
Whitmire, SC 29178
20 Work Center Road
Whitmire, SC 29178
- Phone:
- 803-276-4810
Basics
- Length:
- 9 miles
- Difficulty:
- Easy,
Intermediate
- Time:
- 3 - 4 hours
- Season:
- Year Round
Description
The rolling hills of Sumter National Forest near Chester are home to 9 miles of easy-to-moderate loops know collectively as Woods Ferry Horse Trail. The trails run over a terrain that's primarily red clay and is a won der ful interruption from the area's typical pine trails. This area has a hard wood canopy of poplars, maples, and sweet gums. Look for deer, turkeys, toredtail hawks, quail, blue heron, and even the rare osprey.
Details
Length:
9 miles
Difficulty:
Easy
Intermediate
Intermediate
Time:
3 - 4 hours
Season:
Year Round
Additional Details:
Camping: Woods Ferry Recreation Area has 28 camp sites.
Restrictions: Horses must be shod.
Safety: Care should be tak en in the woods during big-game season: wear blaze orange.
