Kids Gravel 6K Bike Ride!

# 12 - Kids 6K Gravel Ride!
-Francis Marion National Forest

Rated: Easy & Family Friendly
-4.0 miles, loop, round-trip

Ride the state's first (and only!) gravel and

dirt bike route designed with kids and families

in mind. You'll pass through a variety of Frances

Marion National Forest habitats, including long

leaf pine forests and tall grass savannas, cross

over creeks, and see beautiful small swamps
-with always fun cypress knees! Take your

time to look around; parents and kids will find
this easy adventure intriguing and fun. This
-ride is extra safe - there's a good chance
-you won't encounter a single vehicle.

Click Here for a Downloadable Kids 6K Gravel Ride MAP

GPX Biking File for your GPS

Difficulty: Easy and family friendly.

Distance: 4 miles.

Time: Plan about an hour for this fun ride!

Trail Surface: Dirt, gravel, forest service roads.

Trail Marker: All roads are signed and easy to follow. You'll see signs for "167," "Burned Cane Rd.," and

markers for the Jericho Horse Trail.

Bike Type: Any kids bike will work. "Gravel," hybrid or trail/mountain style bikes with tires over 40c.

"Knobby" bike tires are recommended, but not required for this ride.

Crowds: None. You likely won't see anyone else or even a single vehicle.

Fees/Permits: None.

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

Restrooms: None.

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

to horseback riders. Step off the road and stop!

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

Where to Park: Park on the wide shoulder near the intersection of Conifer Rd. and Burned Cane Rd. A.,

Huger, SC 29450. It's probably best to use the GPS coordinates. GPS: 33.129084, -79.756708 or 33°07'44.7"N 79°45'24.2"W. NOTE: These roads are well maintained, appropriate for any vehicle type, but be aware of a few large potholes.

For Francis Marion National Forest ALERTS: Click HERE.

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

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!

Sunrise / Sunset Times: Click HERE.

Weather on this Ride: Click HERE.

# 12 - Kids 6K Gravel Ride! -Francis Marion National Forest

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Rated: Easy & Family Friendly -4.0 miles, loop, round-trip

Ride the state's first (and only!) gravel and

dirt bike route designed with kids and families

in mind. You'll pass through a variety of Frances

Marion National Forest habitats, including long

leaf pine forests and tall grass savannas, cross

over creeks, and see beautiful small swamps -with always fun cypress knees! Take your

time to look around; parents and kids will find this easy adventure intriguing and fun. This -ride is extra safe - there's a good chance -you won't encounter a single vehicle.