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5.1 miles
Distance
198 ft
Climb
-170 ft
Descent
00:35:58
Avg time
28 ft
Altitude change
139 ft
Altitude min
211 ft
Altitude max
139 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:35:58
Avg time

Whippoorwill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Poinsett State Park
    Sumter, South Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36672 in Mountain Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    https://southcarolinaparks.com/poinsett

The yellow blazed Whippoorwill is about 5.4 miles of trail added in 2014 to the park. This trail will acquaint you with more of the park's unique topography including pine forests, mixed hardwoods and high views of the swampy creek valleys.The Whippoorwill is also part of the Knot MTB Race Series held from 2014 on.

Access Info

Trail blaze yellow, Whippoorwill can be accessed in two ways. Take the Cowasee or Scout trails from the parking lot (TS31) to where they intersect the Whippoorwill, or take the Splice to where it intersects the Whippoorwill at TS 22.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Whippoorwill Trail Reports

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Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:22pm (America/New_York)
Apr 13, 2026
 Trail was in great biking condition. All the trees have been cleared.
Oct 10, 2024 @ 5:11pm
Oct 10, 2024
 Woodpecker rotten tree, big one across firebreak a little north of TS37. Cleared by Steve T
Sep 12, 2024 @ 4:24pm
Sep 12, 2024
 Small dead tree. ~6"
Jan 15, 2024 @ 7:44am
Jan 15, 2024
Sep 10, 2023 @ 3:24am
Sep 10, 2023
 A few trees here and there with workarounds, all and all riding pretty good
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Status:
on Apr 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.6 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 71%
      4 ★ 14%
      3 ★ 14%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Whippoorwill located?
      Whippoorwill 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 33.80463, -80.53553.
      ▼ How hard is Whippoorwill?
      Whippoorwill is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whippoorwill?
      Whippoorwill has 198 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 170 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 139 ft to 211 ft.
      ▼ Is Whippoorwill a point to point trail?
      Whippoorwill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Whippoorwill?
      Whippoorwill is 5.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whippoorwill?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Whippoorwill. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Whippoorwill?
      Whippoorwill is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Whippoorwill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whippoorwill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Whippoorwill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 39 minutes to ride Whippoorwill. The trail is 5.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Whippoorwill?
      Whippoorwill is a moderately popular trail. There have been 569 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 631 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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