Wateree Passage

Trail Description

The Wateree Passage crosses miles of river swamp, with great fishing from seven of its many bridges. Five of these bridges also offer good spots to launch a canoe or kayak. The trail also features a suspension bridge near mile marker 7. If hills are more to your liking, miles 1 through 3 hug the bluffs where wealthy planters built summer homes to escape heat and mosquitos . Molly’s Bluff is the tallest point along the trail, which traverses Poinsett State Park and portions of Manchester State Forest. There is a bike repair installation near the beginning of the Passage behind the ranger’s station at Poinsett State Park. The Passage also includes historical markers describing Civil War and railroad history. 

Additional Information

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

Mountain Biking in Manchester State Forest requires a permit. Apply for a permit.

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Trail Head

Wedgefield/Eastover

Trail Head GPS Coordinates

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Latitude: 33.80903169987761
Longitude: -80.63802765954442

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Latitude: 33.80482765693048
Longitude: -80.54813123732340

Parking GPS Coordinates

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Latitude: 33.80915819759130
Longitude: -80.63806612719719

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Latitude: 33.84371520139567
Longitude: -80.64834902019538

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Latitude: 33.80501639663309
Longitude: -80.54730209088639

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Latitude: 33.81764026135304
Longitude: -80.55122463339887

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