Difficulty:  Easy. 

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Distance:  11 miles, one-way.

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Time:  Take a couple hours to reach camp; this ride encourages exploration.

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Surface:  Dirt, gravel, forest service roads and quarter mile of the Palmetto Trail.

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Trail Marker:  Most of the forest service roads on this route are signed. The Palmetto Trail is blazed white.

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Bike Type:  "Gravel," hybrid or trail/mountain style bikes with tires over 45c. IMPORTANT: This overnight

bicycle camping trip requires a bike with racks and/or the ability to attach panniers or other bags to the

bike. It's recommended that you have basic biking and camping experience.

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Crowds:  Almost none. You might see the occasional vehicle on the forest roads. 

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Fees/Permits:  No fees. Contact Francis Marion National Forest office for free camping permit.

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Precautions:  Biting insects can be formidable in the warmer months. Bring insect repellent. After rains,

you may encounter muddy conditions and large holes with water/mud in them, but you shouldn't have a

problem navigating around these.

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It's advised to wear "hunter's orange" or other bright colored clothing during hunting season.

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Parking:  Park at the Huger Recreation Area, HWY 402, Cordesville, SC 29434. Use the GPS coordinates:

33.133774, -79.810600 or 33°08'01.6"N 79°48'38.2"W. All mapping programs recognize "Huger Recreation Area" and will direct you to the park.

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Contacts:  Francis Marion National Forest 843-336-2200.

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So Much History Nearby: Did you know Berkeley County has more than 110 historical markers and historical points of interest? CLICK HERE to find your Adventures in History!

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Weather on this Ride:  Click HERE

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