The Francis Marion | |||||||
The Francis Marion National Forest is 250,489 acres of well-managed forest that contains an abundance of wildlife and natural resources that attract people with diverse interests. The forest is bordered on the north by the Santee river, on the east by the Intracoastal Waterway, and on the west by Lake Moultrie. With its wide variety of wildlife habitats, the Francis Marion Forest provides excellent opportunities for hunting, fishing, bird watching, nature study, environmental education, photography, and enjoyment of the outdoors..Hunters seek game species such as deer, squirrel, rabbits, turkey, dove, quail and raccoon. Fox, opossum and bobcat also live here along with about 250 species of birds and many kinds of fish such as striped bass, largemouth bass, bream, crappie, shellcracker and catfish. Lake Moultrie is an 117,000-acre freshwater lake that provides a wealth of recreational boating opportunities. Points of Interest include: Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge - a 64,000-acre sanctuary composed of islands and salt marsh. McClellanville – a quaint fishing village with live-oak-lined streets and interesting old churches. The Jericho Trail – 16-mile loop for horses and non-motorized bikes as well as hikers. The Wambaw Cycle Trail – 42 miles of loop trails providing a challenge for motorcyclists. Canal Recreation Area – the linkage point for the Moultrie and Swamp Fox Passages of the South Carolina Palmetto Trail. The Palmetto Trail – provides two or three day trail experiences for hikers, bikers, equestrians and trail campers. Lake Moultrie Passage of the Palmetto Trail – Opened in 1995, the Lake Moultrie Passage is a 33 mile hiking trail that wraps around Lake Moultrie from the Trailhead at the Canal Recreation area off Highway 52 north of Moncks Corner to the Redivision Canal at Cross and passing through some of South Carolina's most beautiful vistas. When completed the Palmetto Trail will extend from McClellanville on the coast to the Foothills Trail in the Upstate. For more information on the Lake Moultrie Passage contact:
Santee Cooper Land Division Swamp Fox Passage of the Palmetto Trail – A 42 mile trail under development of which the 27-mile Swamp Fox National Recreation Trail is open. The trail spans 4 distinct ecosystems. The trail is good for hiking, biking, bird watching, nature study, environmental education and photography. The eastern trailhead is located on the left of US Highway 17 just north of Awendaw. The western trailhead is located at the Witherbee Ranger Station in Cordesville. For more information call the Witherbee Ranger Station at (843) 336-3248. | |||||||
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