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Lake Marion Passage

34.5 miles Moderate
Activities
Biking Hiking
Camping Allowed
Yes
Fees
Yes
Offline Map
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Pets
No
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Region
Lowcountry Region
Surface
Paved Surface, Natural Surface
Trail on Hunting Grounds
Yes

Trail Description

Lake Marion Passage skirts along the high-water mark of the lake’s north side between Santee, SC, and Mill Creek County Park. Trail users are rewarded with magnificent vistas of the upper coastal plain and opportunities to spot abundant wildlife and colorful flora, especially in the spring rainy season.

Additional Information

Manchester State Forest, 7640 Headquarters Rd, Wedgefield, SC 29168, ph (803) 494-8196

Mill Creek County Park, 7975 Millford Plantation Rd, Pinewood, SC 29125, ph (803) 436-2248

Santee Cooper Land Division, One Riverwood Dr, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, ph (843) 761-8000

Santee National Wildlife Refuge, 2125 Fort Watson Rd, Summerton, SC 29148, ph (803) 478-2217

Directions

Trail Head

Santee

Trail Head GPS Coordinates

Below are the GPS coordinates for the trail heads. You can also click on the trail head markers in the map below.

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Latitude: 33.73901317425984
Longitude: -80.52301980744244

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Latitude: 33.47435696852804
Longitude: -80.48185841978847

Parking GPS Coordinates

Below are the GPS coordinates for the parking locations. You can also click on the parking markers in the map below.

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Latitude: 33.73595633397392
Longitude: -80.52158388766490

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Latitude: 33.47470826392598
Longitude: -80.48175867910487

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Latitude: 33.65985685448226
Longitude: -80.51465024104935

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Latitude: 33.61892268262404
Longitude: -80.48644435040673

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Latitude: 33.59741432175167
Longitude: -80.46701850751472

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Latitude: 33.70146026445756
Longitude: -80.53679802404054

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Trail Alerts

No dogs, no night biking, no parking in Santee Wildlife Refuge, and no disturbing wildlife.





There are no ATV’s allowed on the Lake Marion Passage between Sparkleberry and Pack’s Landing.
The off road areas through Hickory Top WMA and the area between Pack’s Landing and Sparkleberry Landing are very low and wet especially after a heavy rain. Please wear appropriate shoes.
Please Note: mile 22-24 has been rerouted to go Old River Rd to Pack’s Landing Rd. Once you get to Pack’s Landing parking area cross the parking area to the far lake side and proceed down the boardwalk to continue on the trail to Sparkleberry Landing.

Dogs must be leashed at all times.

If backpacking, remember to hang food in bear bags. 

Remember to bring trash and waste bags to pack out everything that comes in with you, and Leave No Trace.

No metal detectors allowed.

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