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Manchester State Forest OHV Trails
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Manchester OHV Area, Manchester State Forest, Manchester Forest, Manchester State Park, Blue OHV Trail, Blue OHV Area, Manchester State Forest OHV Trails, Red OHV, Red OHV Trail, Green OHV, Mill Creek, Poinsett State Forest |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This trail system offers three main loops that consist of sand and dirt with numerous whoops and some steep inclines that wind through a mixed hardwood and pine tree forest. Camping is not permitted and the rangers occasionally check for permits or proof of paid day use fees.
The trails are available daily from dawn to dusk between the dates of December 31 and September 14 and on Sundays only during hunting season, which runs from September 15 through December 30.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Recreation Permit |
| Dates Open | Dec 31 - Sept 14 and Sundays only from Sept 15 through Dec 30 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | riding permitted during daylight hours |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | Some |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 28,675 acres (45 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 19 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 180 to 220 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  Mostly | |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps |  Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (N) | Shop N Go (803) 481-3554 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (N) | Shop N Go (803) 481-3554 |
 Water | Pinewood, SC | |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (S) | Elliott's Landing and Campground (803) 452-5336 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (S) | Elliott's Landing and Campground (803) 452-5336 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Mill Creek Park Campground (803) 436-2248 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (N) |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($5.00 per rider) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Pinewood, SC | ||
| From: Columbia, SC
1) Take US-378 east to the exit for SR-261, about 30 miles 2) Turn right (south) off the exit ramp on SR-261, continue about 12.5 miles 3) Veer right onto SR-51, continue about .6 miles. 4) Staging area is on the left. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Manchester State Forest 6740 Headquarters Road Wedgefield, SC 29168 (803) 494-8196 scfc@scfc.gov www.scfc.gov |
Manchester Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/13/2012 (Thanks!)
Manchester Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/13/2012 (Thanks!)
Manchester Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/13/2012 (Thanks!)
Manchester Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/13/2012 (Thanks!)
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