Hiking/Mountain
Biking Trail
Firebreak
(Harbison State Forest)
Trail Map
Description :
Harbison State Forest offers a number of interconnected hiking and
biking trails. Firebreak is a moderately strenuous multiuse loop
trail, which is used by hikers, runners, and mountain bikers.
Beginning at the far end of Parking Area 1, you will pass through a
forest of mixed pine and hardwood for about a mile, where the trail
turns east, broadens, and then descends to cross the gravel access
road. After a steep ascent and descent the trail becomes fairly level.
Watch for wildlife, including white-tailed deer, and a variety of
birds, lizards, and snakes.
You can extend your ride or hike by
taking the Connector Trail to the Stewardship Trail, or by turning
onto the Midlands Mountain Multiple Use Trail. Water and restrooms are
available at the gazebo area and the Environmental Education Center.
Pets are permitted on leashes.
Length: 4.0-mile loop.
Fees: Check the following website
for fee information:
http://www.state.sc.us/forest/permit.htm
Directions
:
From Exit 104 on I-26 northwest of Columbia, drive east on Piney Grove
Road to Broad River Road (US 176). Turn left and the entrance to
Harbison State Forest is approximately one mile on the right. As you
enter, turn left into Parking Area 1.
Hours: Gate hours vary with the
season, so check the signs before entering. If you park in Parking
Area 1 at the entrance, you have dawn to dusk access.
Camping: No camping is available.
Information: Harbison State Forest, P.O. Box 21707, 5500 Broad River Road, Columbia,
SC 29212,
Telephone: 803-896-8890.
South Carolina State Trails Program
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1205 Pendleton Street :: Columbia, SC 29201 :: 803-734-0173
Updated: October 21, 2005
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