Trail Map
MOUNTAIN BIKE REGULATIONS
PERMITS
Permits are required for all activities except hiking.
Permits can be obtained at Manchester State Forest Headquarters, Manchester State Forest Rifle & Pistol Range, or by mail.
Annual permits are valid for one year from the date of purchase and are valid for trail use
available at Harbison State Forest and Sand Hills State Forest.
Daily permits are valid for the date of purchase.
Individuals 16 years of age and older are required to have a permit in their possession.
Individuals 15 years of age and younger must be supervised by an
adult 21 or older with a permit.
Permits are nonrefundable.
Organized events must be scheduled with forest headquarters at least 45 days in advance.
MANCHESTER RIFLE & PISTOL RANGE – DAILY PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR ALL TRAILS
Range will be closed: January 16, February 6, February 14, March 20, and March 28
Call for hours of operation (803-494-4885).
Hearing protection is required.
Paper targets only can be used.
Range officials reserve the right to examine/inspect all weapons.
The rifle range is 100 yards with target placement available at 25-yard intervals.
There are 10 shooting benches and five standing positions on the rifle range.
The pistol range is 50 yards with 12 shooting positions.
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ROADS
State Forest Access Roads are open to licensed and registered vehicles only unless designated as part of the trail.
TRAIL USE DATES AND HOURS
The K3, Hardcore and Campbell Pond Loop trails are open from sunrise to sunset on Sunday only during deer hunting season from September 15 through December 30.
The K3, Hardcore, and Campbell Pond Loop trails are open daily from December 31 through September 14. Riders should take safety precautions when riding from December 31 through April 30 (small game and
turkey seasons).
Night riding on the K3 and Hardcore trails is allowed from December 31 through September 14 provided the following safety guidelines are followed.
Every bicycle, when in use after sunset, shall be
equipped with a visible light from the front and a reflector visible from the rear.
Caution shall be taken at all road crossings along the trails.
Helmets are required.
The Poinsett Connector Trail is open from sunrise to sunset daily for an additional fee.
Sections of the Palmetto Trail are open to bicycles daily as outlined on the Palmetto Trail Map. Riders should take safety precautions when riding during all hunting seasons.
RIDING
Permits must be in possession while riding.
Individuals in violation of any regulation are subject to prosecution.
Parking for trail use is allowed only at the designated staging area as indicated on the trail map.
Riding is allowed only on designated trails and as outlined above in the TRAIL USE DATES AND HOURS section.
All users and/or visitors agree to abide by all published and posted rules set forth by the State of South Carolina, S. C. Forestry Commission, Manchester State Forest, and that for and in consideration of the privilege granted by the State of South Carolina, S. C. Forestry Commission, Manchester State Forest, do hereby and forever release and waive for himself/herself, heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns the State of South Carolina, S. C. Forestry Commission, Manchester State Forest, its agents, servants, and properties, any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action or suits at law or in equity, of whatsoever kind or nature for or because of any matter or thing done, omitted, or suffered to be done by the State of South Carolina, S. C. Forestry Commission, Manchester State Forest, its agents, servants, or properties, on account of any and all claims of whatsoever kind or nature arising out of or in any manner connected with any presence or activities on the lands of the State of South Carolina, S. C. Forestry Commission, Manchester State Forest.
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
Use caution when overtaking another, and make your presence know in advance.
Obey all trail markings and crossings.
Obey gate closures and signs.
Ride single file.
Pack out what you pack in.
CAMPING
Campsites are available at Poinsett State Park, (803)494-8177 or Sumter County Recreation Department’ s Mill Creek County Park, (803) 436-2248.
Emergency Call Boxes
Manchester has installed three Emergency Call Boxes for trail users in the event of an emergency. There have been several accidents on the recreation trails, especially in the OHV area, and cell phone service is very poor in the Manchester area so the boxes were seen as a remedy for this communication problem in the event of emergencies.
When the button on the call box is pressed, the call goes directly to the Sumter County 911 Dispatch. The Dispatcher can communicate back with the caller and get emergency help as needed. Only emergency calls to the Dispatch Center can be made on these boxes. To make an emergency call press the button in the lower right corner of the box.
CONTACT
Manchester State Forest office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30
AM until 4:00 PM.
The office is closed on weekends and state
holidays. Phone: (803) 494-8196.
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Manchester State Forest
6740 Headquarters Road
Wedgefield, SC 29168
803-494-8196
FAX:
803-494-8314
