Hiking/Mountain
Biking Trail
Steven’s Creek (Also
known as Modoc)
(McCormick
County)
Trail Map
Description:
You can start this moderately difficult, well maintained out and back
trail from a parking area at Modoc Bridge or Hamilton Branch State
Recreation Area. For mountain bikers it is considered a technical
trail with some steep climbs, many tight switchbacks, and tricky
stream crossings. You will plunge down a rugged, rocky
slope (the first of many), navigate flat rocks through a cool running
stream, and traverse the deep, quiet forest in the rolling hills along
Steven’s Creek. From the top of a ridge, you will see the rushing
water below. The trail ends at the private property line where a
firebreak is mowed just to the left on an uphill slope. If you elect to start from
Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area, you will be on county and
Forest Service roads until you reach the main trail (Use caution when
crossing US 221). Always stay on the main trail, especially during
hunting season, and since this trail is quite isolated in places, take
proper safety precautions, including carrying water and first aid
supplies. Mosquito repellent is a must during warm weather. Watch for
snakes and other wildlife.
Length: 5.5
miles one-way. If you start from Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area
add approximately 4.5 miles.
Fees:
None.
Directions:
From Edgefield, drive west on SC 23 for approximately 16.5 miles. The
trailhead is on the right just after you cross the bridge over
Steven’s Creek (Modoc Bridge) at the Edgefield/McCormick county
line. An optional trailhead is at Hamilton Branch State Recreation
Area. Continue driving on SC 23 and turn right onto US 221. Drive
approximately 1.9 miles and the park entrance is on the left.
Hours:
Dawn to dusk.
Camping:
Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area ($14.30 per night).
Information:
Sumter National
Forest,
Long Cane Ranger District, 810 Buncombe Street,
Edgefield SC 29824,
Telephone:
803-637-5396 or Hamilton Branch State Recreation
Area, Route 1, Box 97, Plum Branch, SC 29845,
Telephone:
864-333-2223.
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: October 21, 2005
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