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Francis Marion National Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,816 Google reviews · Running trail in Huger, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Francis Marion National Forest's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Large pine forest & marsh area with hiking, biking, motorcycle & canoe trails, plus rifle ranges.
What runners say about Francis Marion National Forest
“Well kept and about halfway through, you hit the waterways where you get the most gorgeous view of Charleston.”
“First place we have found that reminds us of being back home in the mountains in Virginia since we moved here beautiful place”
“The gravel road to the parking area was pretty rough, but the trail itself was well marked.”
My wife and I visited during the comfortable spring months. Definitely bring your bug spray during more hot and humid summer months. Hiking is easy as the paths are completely flat. Boots or hiking shoes are a must when the spring and summer rains arrive as flooding is common.
Wild and awesome place to hike (at the right time and the right place due to hunting). Between the snakes and feral pigs, it will definitely keep you on your toes. Also an incredible place to hunt. Do your part and help get rid of these feral pigs. They are amazingly destructive.
It's a forest with a whole lotta swamp. Better bring your bug spray because the nats are fierce. One of the nicest gun ranges around at Twin Ponds. They have it staffed and have completely redone everything. No more appliances and TV's, you have to follow the rules and no you can't blow up tannerite or openly drink.
Beautiful trail! Well kept and about halfway through, you hit the waterways where you get the most gorgeous view of Charleston. It's amazing when you just stand in silence and listen to the pine trees creak as they sway back and forth. We'll definitely be hiking this trail again, hopefully in its entirety.
Trail conditions & character
“First place we have found that reminds us of being back home in the mountains in Virginia since we moved here beautiful place”
Plan your run at Francis Marion National Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone+1 843-336-2200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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