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1.7 miles
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:11:06
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
111 ft
Altitude min
221 ft
Altitude max
119 ft
Altitude start
125 ft
Altitude end
-20.2%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
4,222 ft
Distance climb
2,477 ft
Distance down
2,372 ft
Distance flat
00:11:06
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Scout Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Poinsett State Park
    Sumter, South Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75307 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77051 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Jan-Feb
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    https://southcarolinaparks.com/poinsett

Orange blaze, the Scout trail connects the primitive campgrounds and Overlook Shelter 5 to the parking area and Park Office. Mostly doubletrack, part of the Palmetto Trail uses a segment of the trail. Part of the Scout trail was used in the Southern Classic MTB series but is now bypassed in favor of the Cowasee trail.

Access Info

Start at the parking lot and head north to TS 31. Continue straight or turn right. Trail will loop back to parking lot.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 10, 2024 @ 2:59pm
Oct 10, 2024
 old dry tree - cleared, have NOT checked rest of Scout trail
Feb 27, 2021 @ 9:45am
Feb 27, 2021
 reporter tree cleared
Jun 17, 2020 @ 10:14am
Jun 17, 2020
 Good shape
May 27, 2017 @ 1:24pm
May 27, 2017
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Nov 16, 2016 @ 5:44pm
Nov 16, 2016
 reporter All trails are now open and ready to ride!
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Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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        Directions to scout trailhead (33.807260, -80.547980)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Scout

        ▼ Where is Scout located?
        Scout is located in Poinsett State Park, Sumter, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Poinsett State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.80726, -80.54798.
        ▼ How hard is Scout?
        Scout is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scout?
        Scout has 111 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 111 ft to 221 ft.
        ▼ Is Scout a point to point trail?
        Scout is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Scout?
        Scout is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scout?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Scout. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scout?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Scout are:
        • April (4 activities)
        • May (3 activities)
        • November (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Scout? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scout are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Scout?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Scout. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Scout?
        Scout is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 54 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 62 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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