Tuxbury Horse

Trail Activities: t

  • Hike
  • Mountain Bike
  • Equestrian

Length:

14.00 miles

Type:

Network

Surface:

Natural, Grass

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Features: t

  • Parking
  • Trail Head
  • Pets
  • No Fee
  • Camping

Summary:

This 14-mile loop trail ambles along old railroad logging trams, traversing a wide array of habitat types from mature longleaf pine stands to bottomland hardwood drains.

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This is a series of flat connecting trails. The longest section is an old rail bed, which takes you through a widely varying habitat; from mature longleaf pines to bottomland hardwood drains. It offers captivating scenery to visitors who may glimpse prothonotary warblers darting among swamp cypress knees or endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers in search of food in the bark of majestic longleaf pines. Be aware that some areas may flood after heavy rains and big game hunting is allowed in this area during the season.

Insect repellent is recommended during warm months. This trail is shared by hikers, bikers, and horses.

Hours: Open year-round dawn to dusk.

Camping: Dispersed camp anywhere on forest well away from trail. Camping permit required, available free at the district office. No camping at trailhead.

Directions:

From Charleston: Drive northeast on US 17 and turn left onto SC 41. Drive 7 miles (Just past Wando) and the parking area and trailhead are on the left.

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Francis Marion National Forest | Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center | 5821 US Highway 17 North, Awendaw, SC 29429 | (843) 928-3368

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Lat: 32.96690368466185
Long: -79.80237679571849