| Alt Names |
Parsons Mtn OHV, Parsons Mountain OHV Trail, Parsons Mountain OHV, Parson's Mountain, Parson's Mtn. Recreation Area, Sumter National Forest |
| DESCRIPTION |
This recreation area offers a 12-mile, multi-use, moderately challenging trail that consists mainly of piedmont clay and deep mud holes. This is the type of trail that is never completely dry and should probably be avoided completely during and after any rain. Other activities include camping, swimming, hiking and equestrian trails, non-motorized boating and a shooting range.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Abbeville, SC |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 34º 04.941' W 82º 22.653' |
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From: Abbeville, SC
1) Take SR-28 (SR-72) west about 2 miles
2) Veer left to stay on SR-28, continue 5.3 miles
3) Turn left on Tower Rd., continue about .3 miles.
4) Staging area is on the right. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| Land Type |
National Forest |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
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| Dates Open |
April-December |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
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| Night Riding |
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| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
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| ATVs |
Some Areas |
| 4x4s (registered) |
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| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
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| Bicycles |
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| Hiking |
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| Horseback |
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| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
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| Law Enforcement |
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| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
Yes ($5.00 per rider)
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| Camping Fee |
Yes
Tent: $7.00
RV: $7.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $7.00
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Sumter National Forest - Long Cane Ranger District
810 Buncombe St.
Edgefield, SC 29824
(803) 637-5396
www.fs.fed.us
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
5 |
| Miles Of Trail |
12 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
450 to 600 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
Abbeville, SC |
| Gasoline |
Abbeville, SC |
| Diesel |
Abbeville, SC |
| Water |
Abbeville, SC |
| RV Hookup |
Abbeville, SC |
| RV Disposal |
Abbeville, SC |
| Campground |
Abbeville, SC |
| Conv Store |
Abbeville, SC |
| Swim Area |
Abbeville, SC |
| Water Body |
Abbeville, SC |
| Boat Ramp |
Abbeville, SC |
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