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Swamp Fox Trail
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The SWAMP FOX PASSAGE of the PALMETTO TRAIL
Longest Passage of the
Palmetto Trail
Length: 47.2 miles
Halfway Creek Campground: from Charleston, take
US Hwy. 17 north to Steed Creek Road (S-10-133) in
Awendaw. Turn left and drive 5 miles to Halfway Creek
Road (S-10-98). Turn left and go ½ mile to campground
on left.
Use: Hiking, Mountain Biking
Difficulty: Easy
Restrictions:
No motor vehicles, no Equestrians
Trail Marking:
White blazes, Trail Signs
Driving directions:
Southeastern Trailhead: Highway 17 north from
Charleston to Steed Creek Road (SC 1032). Trailhead
and parking is on left (west) side of the road, .25 miles
past Steed Creek Rd. Traveling north, you will have to
drive past the trailhead and make a U-turn at the next
crossover.
Witherbee Ranger Station Trailhead:
From Awendaw, turn left off of US 17 onto Steed Creek
Road(S-10-1032) and travel 12 miles to Huger, where
you continue straight through a blinking light onto
SC402. Travel 2 miles to Copperhead Road (SC 125)
and turn right (north). Go another 3 miles to Witherbee
Road where you will turn right (northeast) and drive ½
mile to the Witherbee Ranger Station parking area on the
right. The trailhead is on the left.
From Charleston, take US Highway 17 north for 9
miles. Turn left onto SC 41 and go 17 miles. At Huger
bear left onto SC 402 and travel 3 miles. Turn right onto
Copperhead Road and travel 2 miles. At Witherbee Road
turn right and travel ½ mile to the Ranger Station and
parking.
From Moncks Corner, take US Highway 52 north to SC
402. Turn right and travel 3 miles to Witherbee Road.
Turn left and travel 7 miles to the Ranger Station and
parking on the right.
Canal Recreation Area Trailhead: Take US Hwy. 52
north out of Moncks Corner. You will see signage at the
US Forest Service Canal Recreation Area, 3.6 miles
from the split of US Hwy. 52 and US Hwy. 17A, to
trailhead on the left.
R U L E S & P RE CAU T I O N S
Minimum impact use is in everybody’s best interest.
To achieve this, we recommend the following
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Stay on designated trails
Pack it in / pack it out
Leave what you find
Respect private property
Use fire responsibly
Be considerate of fellow trail users
June-August is wet season. Water often stands
several inches deep in large areas of the forest.
Wear sturdy shoes that will withstand the damp
conditions.
August thru December is big-game hunting
season. Wear bright orange or other brightly
visible clothing on the trail.
High temperatures and biting insects, especially
mosquitoes, chiggers and ticks can be a
problem. Take mosquito repellant and use
netting if camping. Apply insect repellant to
socks and trouser bottoms to reduce bites.
Check body for ticks every night.
Users should be aware that poisonous snakes
such as water moccasins, copperheads and
rattlesnakes are indigenous to the area, and
should be avoided. Unless you are an expert in
snake identification, assume they are all
poisonous…and steer clear!
Boil natural water on the trail 3-5 minutes before
drinking.
Potable water can be located at the Canal and
Witherbee trailheads and at developed
campgrounds.
Bury human and animal waste 6-8 inches deep,
at least 200 feet from natural water.
Poison Ivy is prevalent in all areas of the forest.
Avoid contact with this vine as it will cause a
rash on contact.
Have a good map, compass, tough clothing, first
aid kit and snake bite kit.
F O R AD D I T I O NAL
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USDA Forest Service
Witherbee Ranger District
2421 Witherbee Road
Cordsville, SC 29434
(843) 336-3248
Open Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30 pm
Palmetto Conservation Foundation
1314 Lincoln Street, Ste 305
Columbia, SC 29201
(803)771-0870
www.palmettoconservation.org
Map sponsor