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 # 19 - Big Gravel Ride 
 Bonneau Ferry WMA 

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 Rated: Strenuous 

 25 miles gravel and dirt roads, 
-with options for even more mileage! 

 

 Want a more challenging, epic half day of 

 gravel grinding? Want to ride through history, 

 bike down picturesque winding roads with 

 little-to-no chance of encountering vehicles? 

 Look no further than our "Big Gravel Ride" 

 at DNR's Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management 

 Area. This preserve promises to surprise you 

 with its 300+ year old historical landmarks, 
-tree-canopied roads, impressive vistas and 
-wildlife including large waterfowl, birds of 
-prey, deer, fox squirrels, and alligators. Don't 
-miss this unique adventure and SC's only 
-big route designed just for gravel riders! 

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Difficulty:  Strenuous.

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Distance:  25 mile route, with options for even more mileage.

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Time:  Minimum of 3 hours to enjoy everything this ride has to offer.

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Trail Surface:  Dirt, gravel, forest service roads, a few hills.

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Trail Marker:  All roads are signed and easy to follow. IMPORTANT: Pick up a map at the entrance kiosk or

download it from this website. 

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Bike Type:  "Gravel," hybrid or trail/mountain style bikes with tires over 40c. "Knobby" bike tires are recommended, but not required for this ride. 

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Crowds:  Light. 

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Fees/Permits:  No fees, but you must complete and display a Daily Visitation & Use Card found at the 

entrance kiosk. 

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What to Bring With You / Gear Checklist:  CLICK HERE.

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Special Hours of Operation:  Open year round with the following exclusions: Open Thursday - Sunday

March 2 - October 31; closed Saturdays in April until 11:00 a.m., closed on deer hunting days. Area will be

CLOSED to visitors during ALL firearms/archery draw hunts. The entire property is CLOSED to the public during scheduled lottery hunts.

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DNR Website Information:  Click HERE

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Restrooms:  None.

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Precautions:  Biting insects can be formidable in the warmer months. IMPORTANT: Bikers must yield to horseback

riders. Step off the road and stop!

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

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Bonneau Ferry Entrance Gate:  HWY 402, Cordesville, SC 29434. GPS: 33.122654, -79.874581 or 33°07'21.6"N 79°52'28.5"W.  Google Maps recognizes "Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management Area," however doesn't map 

you to the entrance (it maps you to inside the preserve). It's best to use the GPS coordinates listed.

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Contacts:  Department of Natural Resources, 305 Black Oak Rd., Bonneau, SC 29431. 843-825-3387.

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​So Much More 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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Sunrise / Sunset Times:  Click HERE.

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Weather at the Preserve:  Click HERE.​​

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  Big Gravel Ride PHOTO GALLERY  

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-100% ORIGINAL Berkeley County PHOTOGRAPHY on This Site!-

 

Berkeley Outdoor Life is a proud program of the

Berkeley Soil & Water Conservation District and

Berkeley County Government.

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223 East Main Street, Suite B

Moncks Corner, SC 29461

www.berkeleysoilandwater.com

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843-433-0361

Program Administrator, call or text

843-719-4146 office

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info@berkeleysoilandwater.com

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