Little Hellhole Swamp Walkway

# 19 - Little Hellhole Swamp
-on the Palmetto Trail, near Witherbee-

Rated: Easy or Moderate

2.2 - 6.6 miles, round-trip, out-and-back hike

Take a quiet hike through a longleaf pine forest,

traverse the namesake bottomland/swamp habitat,

visit a retired ranger station with fire tower, all while

hiking the state's most famous trail - the Palmetto

Trail. Part of the Swamp Fox Passage, this easy

walk guarantees a good bit of solitude. If you're

in the early morning, you might see a family of

deer or a red shouldered hawk.

Allowed

on leash

Click Here for a Downloadable Little Hellhole Swamp Hiking Guide

GPX Hiking File for your GPS

Difficulty: Easy or Moderate (only due to distance).

Distance: 2.2 - 6.6 miles (options when hiking), round-trip, out-and-back hike.

Time: 2 - 3 hours.

Trail Surface: Dirt and pine covered.

Stroller Friendly: No.

Trail Marker: White blazes on trees, and good signage on the trail.

Trail Map (by Palmetto Trail): Click HERE (this route follows markers 29 to 33).

Crowds: Very light. You're almost guaranteed to be alone. You may see others on the weekend.

Precautions: Biting insects can be formidable in the warmer months. Bring insect repellent. It's advised to wear "hunter's orange" or other bright colored clothing during hunting season.

Parking: Witherbee Ranger Station. Witherbee Rd., Cordesville, SC 29434. Google Maps recognizes "Witherbee Ranger Station" and will take you to the trailhead parking.

GPS Coordinates Parking Lot: 33.162406, -79.829825 or 33°09'44.7"N 79°49'47.4"W.

For Francis Marion National Forest ALERTS: click HERE.

Contacts: Francis Marion National Forest 843-336-2200. Palmetto Trail 843-359-8775 or 803-771-0590.

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!