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Hiking
Trail
Dungannon Plantation
Department of Natural Resources Heritage
Preserve
(Charleston
County)
Trail Map
Description:
Pick up a map at the trail kiosk to guide you through this gently
rolling, mostly easy-to-follow, foot-traffic only, out-and-back dirt
trail through mixed forest and wetland areas. Enter at the gate, and
follow the trail (not the road) to the right. You will wind through
the woods and cross and re-cross the roadbed before you reach the
dike. Woodland gives way to wetland as the trail passes between bald
cypress on one side and oak draped with Spanish moss on the other.
Watch for a variety of birds and other wildlife including wood storks
(from April to June), water birds, deer, turtles, alligators, and
snakes. The main trail dead-ends at a posted gate where you will need
to return the way you came. You can extend your hike on the secondary
trials and dirt roads, but be aware that some trails may be under
construction.
Remember to guard against mosquitoes and ticks with
insect repellent, and bright colored clothing during deer hunting
season. Also, carry water during warm weather. There are picnic tables
along the trail, but no facilities are available.
Length:
5.0 miles of designated nature trail (9.0 miles of interconnecting roads,
trails and secondary trails).
Fees:
No fee.
Directions:
From Charleston, drive west on US 17 for approximately 13 miles. Bear
left onto SC 162 and drive approximately 4 miles. The trail is on the
right; look for the trail sign in the parking area.
Hours:
Daily, dawn to dusk.
Camping:
No camping.
Information:
DNR Heritage
Trust Program, 420 Dirleton
Road, Georgetown, SC, 29440,
Telephone:
843-546-3226.
South Carolina State Trails Program
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1205 Pendleton Street :: Columbia, SC 29201 :: 803-734-0173
Updated: October 9, 2006
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