Russellville Flats Bikeway

# 10 - Russellville Flats

Rated: Easy

8.4 miles, round-trip, out-and-back ride

Ride atop a flat and fast, well-maintained

water impoundment with gorgeous views of

east Lake Moultrie. This adventure has

miles blooming aquatic plants in the warmer

months, a guarantee to see large birds

(egrets, herons, osprey and bald eagle are
-common sights!), and impressive panoramic

views of the lake. Bonus: at the end / turn-

around point, there are restrooms and

shaded areas with picnic tables! This ride
-is 4 miles of the Palmetto Trail's scenic
-Lake Moultrie Passage.

Click Here for a Downloadable Russellville Flats Biking Guide

GPX Biking File for your GPS

Difficulty: Moderate, but only due to distance.

Distance: 8.4 miles, round-trip, out-and-back ride.

Time: 1 hour.

Surface: Service road; small gravel, dirt.

Trail Marker: Signs on vertical posts for the Palmetto Trail. This trail is very easy to follow.

Trail Map (by Palmetto Trail): Click HERE (this route follows markers 9 to the boat ramp shown past 12).

Bike Type: Nearly any bike type will work; road bikes (with tires over 28c), hybrid, trail/mountain bikes,

"gravel" style bikes and even kids' bikes!

Crowds: Light; however, this route is popular with the locals. You'll probably see others.

Fees/Permits: None.

Restrooms: Yes. Located at the end/turn-around point of the ride at the Amos Lee Gourdine Boat Ramp.

Precautions: There is no protection from the sun on the dike. A wide brim hat and sunscreen are recommended.

Biting insects can be formidable in warmer months. Bring insect repellent.

Dike Rd. Trailhead / Beginning of Ride: Dike Rd., Bonneau, SC 29431. GPS: 33.353176, -79.971053 or

33°21'11.4"N 79°58'15.8"W. Google Maps recognizes "Dike Road Boat Ramp & Campground."

End of Ride / Turn-Around Point: Amos Lee Gourdine Boat Ramp, Russel Store Rd., St. Stephen, SC 29479.

GPS: 33.401999, -79.992471 or 33°24'07.2"N 79°59'32.9"W. Google Maps recognizes "Amos Lee Gourdine Boat Ramp Lake Moultrie."

Contacts: Santee Cooper 843-761-4068. 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!

Weather on the Trail: Click HERE