Monday, December 5, 2016

Swamp Fox Passage Trail South Carolina Overnight BikePacking Trip

Swamp Fox Passage Trail South Carolina Overnight BikePacking Trip part of the Palmetto Trail

http://palmettoconservation.org/passage/swamp-fox-passage/




Swamp Fox Passage Trail South Carolina Overnight Bike Packing Trip part of the Palmetto Trail
Day 1: Starting 9:00am  near the Walmart Supercenter 511 N U.S. Hwy 52, Moncks Corner, SC riding north to the Swamp Fox Passage Trail Head. Riding the Swamp Fox Passage Trail to Halfway Creek Road then south to Isle of Palms Beach on the coast. Approx 65 Miles mostly flat one way.  HOBO/Stealth Camp or Hotel Options Nearby.

Day 2: Starting at 7:30am Backtracking same route as day before. Isle Of Palms, SC to Swamp Fox Passage Trail via Halfway creek road, Then on to Monks Corner, SC,  Approx 65 Miles mostly flat one way

Be Self Sufficient. Maintain 10 mph average. Be Prepared for inclement weather. Just Rain: Ride On. Lightning: Take Cover. Red Blinkie & Light as Night Riding Possible if Schedule Shifts.
This Schedule is FLEXIBLE... This will be a Laid back No Stress Ride enjoying the Beautiful Flora & Fauna South Carolina Has To Offer. Dirt Riding will not be Technical.

Preliminary Gear List:
GPS
Rain Jacket
Light –Blinkie
Extra Batteries GPS/Phone
Bivy
Brake Pads
Deraileur Hanger
Chain Tool, pin, link
Multi Tool, Hex, Torq
Knife
Spoke Wrench
Lube
4 tubes
Patch kit
Co2 Kit Levers
Pump
Duct tape, zip ties
Zip lock bag
Bug spray
Butt Butter
Sock Hat
Socks/shorts/shirt
Perpetuem, gels, enduralytes
Ibuprophen
Sun & clear glasses
Cash

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