Horse
Trail
Woods
Ferry Horse
(Sumter
National Forest)
(Chester County)
Trail Map

Description:
The rolling hills of Sumter National Forest near Chester are home to
nine miles of easy-to-moderate loops known collectively as Woods Ferry
Horse Trail. The trails run over a terrain that’s primarily red clay
and is a wonderful interruption from the area’s typical pine trails.
At one time, Woods Ferry was heavily logged and farmed, but in recent
decades, it has returned to a hardwood canopy of poplars, maples, and
sweet gums. Because Woods Ferry abuts the Broad River, a variety of
animals live here. There’s a chance of seeing deer and wild turkey,
in addition to redtail hawks, quail, blue heron, and even the rare
osprey.
It is recommended that horses be shod. Insect repellent is
recommended during warm months. Be aware that this trails is shared by
hikers, bikers, and horses.
Length:
9.0 miles.
Fees:
None
Directions:
From Chester, travel west on SC 9 through Wilksburg until a junction
with Chester County S-12-49. Turn left (south) and follow to the first
road on the right, Worthy’s Ferry Road (Chester County S-12-535).
Continue straight after the pavement ends to Forest Service 301C and
turn left. There is an open parking area with gravel to the left. The
trail begins in the parking area.
Hours:
Open year-round
Camping:
Woods Ferry Recreation Area includes access to eight equestrian
campsites and 10 horse corrals. Campsites include centrally located
restrooms with hot showers, drinking water, tables and grills. To find
the campsite, go back out to State Road 49 and follow south to
secondary road 574. Follow northwest for almost four miles to the
campground.
Information:
Sumter National
Forest, Enoree Ranger District, 3557 Whitmire Highway, Union, SC, 29379.
Telephone:
864-427-9858.

South Carolina State Trails Program
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1205 Pendleton Street :: Columbia, SC 29201 :: 803-734-0173
Webmaster:
bswanson@scprt.com
Updated: July 17, 2007
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