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Sumter National Forest
Turkey/Stevens Creek Hiking Trail

Long Cane Ranger District

This 20-mile linear hiking trail winds through the southeast-central part of the Long Cane Range District. It follows parts of Wine, Turkey and Stevens Creeks. Numerous access points give a choice of various lengths and durations of your visit. One portion of the trail is on private land.

Sumter NF Trails
Hiking Intro
Chattooga Trail
Foothills National Recreation Trail
Horn Creek Trail
Jew's Harp Spring Trail
Turkey/Stevens Creek Trail

Wine Creek is about 10 feet wide, has rocky bottoms and its pools are similar to those of more mountainous areas. By contrast, Turkey and Stevens creeks are broad, slow moving and 40 to 80 feet wide. With occasional departures to climb ridges to view the creek bottom, the trail generally follows the first flat area above the water.

Large hardwood trees with little undergrowth grow in the region, although in some other areas dense vegetation flourishes. Try your luck at fishing in Turkey and Stevens Creeks.

Nearby points of interest include the town of Edgefield, Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area, Cyper Creek Hunt Camp, Key Bridge Hunt Camp, Beaverdam Rifle Range, Hamilton Branch State Park and McCormick.

Directions: From Edgefield, take SC Route 23 south 1.9 miles. Turn right onto route S 19-35 (Walker Road), drive 5 miles. Turn left onto SC Route 283, drive 6.3 miles to entrance on left.

Site Amenities: Two paved access points. Primitive camping is available at Key Bridge Hunt Camp

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Difficulty Level: Moderately easy

Recommended season: Year round, day

Safety: Avoid trail use during first two weeks of hunting season. Wear brightly colored clothing during the entire hunting season.

Requirements: Camp in designated areas only

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