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Best hikes in Francis Marion National Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Francis Marion National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months March, October, November

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Palmetto Trail: Swamp Fox Passage
    33.2 mi
  2. 02
    Echaw Road
    5.4 mi
  3. 03
    Thompson Branch Road
    4.4 mi
  4. 04
    Forest Service Road 211
    4.0 mi
  5. 05
    Willow Hall Road
    4.0 mi
  6. 06
    Whilden Road
    3.9 mi
  7. 07
    Iron Swamp Road
    3.7 mi
  8. 08
    Kinsey Motorway Road
    3.1 mi
  9. 09
    Slash Road
    3.0 mi
  10. 10
    Forest Service Rd 211
    2.9 mi
  11. 11
    Wardfield Road
    2.9 mi
  12. 12
    Forest Road 212
    2.8 mi
  13. 13
    Echaw Road
    2.6 mi
  14. 14
    Forest Road 212 B
    2.5 mi
  15. 15
    Whilden Road
    2.3 mi
  16. 16
    Forest Service Road 232
    2.3 mi
  17. 17
    Little Hell Hole Road
    2.3 mi
  18. 18
    Tuxbury Horse Trail
    2.2 mi
  19. 19
    Conifer Road A
    2.2 mi
  20. 20
    Blue Bird Road
    2.1 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Francis Marion National Forest: March, October, November. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.