Manchester State Forest - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Manchester State Forest |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | South Carolina |
| Nearby Town: | Wedgefield |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Meet at Palmetto Trail's High Hills Outdoor Center at Battens, S.C. Highway 261 in Wedgefield. Reservations are required for all but Saturday's hike after the grand-opening event. Call 803-494-5954 or e-mail highhillscenter@palmettoconservation.org. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 3.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
| Hike Starts: | March 15 |
| Hike Ends: | March 15 |
| Trails Used: | road and trails in good condition. |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Meet at Palmetto Trail's High Hills Outdoor Center at Battens, S.C. Highway 261 in Wedgefield. Reservations are required for all but Saturday's hike after the grand-opening event. Call 803-494-5954 or e-mail highhillscenter@palmettoconservation.org. |
| Best Season: | Spring, Summer |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This is an opportunity to see the state forest up close. Led by Forest Director Harvey Belser, the group will travel by car and stop at points of interest within the forest. Learn about red-cockaded woodpecker colonies; see some of the many products harvested in the forest, including how pinestraw mulch is gathered; and see an outstanding wildlife management program. After the tour, you will be free to explore the back roads on your own or even take a short hike on a trail. Rated easy. |
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