Lots of dirt roads and time on rural highways make this a pleasant trip for mountain bikers. However, hikers may have to spend more time in “civilization” than we usually prefer. The 13-mile passage winds through the predominantly agricultural lands of eastern Orangeburg County and uses many “farm-to-market” roads. Meanwhile, the adjacent lands present a tapestry of color and texture with a variety of crops such as cotton, wheat, soybeans and canola. Nearby produce stands offers seasonal delights including fresh strawberries, blueberries and peaches. The pot of gold on this trail is the shady portion across land owned by farmers Ira and Mona Avinger. Take time to enjoy your time in the pine woods and beneath some whopping oak trees. This passage eventually crosses under bustling Interstate 95 on dirt roads and emerges at the tourist town of Santee.

Length: 13 miles
Use: Hiking and Mountain Biking
Difficulty: Easy
Fees: None

Directions: See page 2 of the map pdf.

Camping: None on the trail. Nearby camping is available at Santee State Park, 251 Santee State Park Rd., Santee 29142 (803) 854-2408.

Click here to view a full-sized Adobe Acrobat map of the Santee Passage.

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