Huger & History Ride Bikeway

# 14 - Huger & History Ride
-Gravel & Dirt Roads, in the FMNF

Rated: Easy

10.4 miles, round-trip

On this exciting family adventure, you'll ride

miles of easy gravel roads (15% of route is

paved), visit an historic 140 year old church,

pass by beautiful bottomlands, start and end

at one of the best recreational areas in the

Francis Marion National Forest, and see

towering long leaf pine habitats. Bring your
-camera and plan to stop frequently; from

history, to landscapes, to social media worthy
-pics of friends and family, there's something
-for everyone on the Huger & History Ride!

NOTE: Since the photos on

this page were taken, the

historic church has been-

-painted white. It's still just-

-as charming!-

Click Here for a Downloadable Huger & History Biking Guide

GPX Biking File for your GPS

**NOTE: Since the photos on this page were taken, the historic church has been painted white.

Difficulty: Easy.

Distance: 10.4 miles, round-trip.

Time: Minimum of 2 hours to enjoy the exploration of this ride.

Surface: Dirt, gravel, forest service roads; approximately 15% paved.

Trail Marker: None. Most of the forest service roads on this route are signed.

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

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

Fees/Permits: None.

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.

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

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.

For Francis Marion National Forest ALERTS: click HERE.

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

Eccles United Methodist Church: 1696 Eccles Church Road, Huger, SC 29450. 843-336-3994.

GPS coordinates: 33.119909, -79.750076 or 33°07'11.7"N, 79°45'00.3"W.

Let's Talk Some History: On this exciting ride, you'll visit the Eccles United Methodist Church. Founded in 1882, Eccles remains active today. The simple wooden, historic building is thought to be the original church. It was

built in the "meeting-house" style, meaning that the church does not have a steeple. You can peak through the windows; the interior is fairly plain. The walls, floors and ceilings are unadorned and unpainted. There is also a

well-kept graveyard at the back of property that you can explore.

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!