OHV Riding Trails in SC

A new OHV trail in South Carolina could be coming in the future! It could be any where between 45-70 miles long. I went to the meeting at the Chesterfield County Courthouse today (March 17th) which was intended to test the interest in the OHV trail. I estimate their were 30+ people in attendance. Chesterfield county together with the US forestry Service have come together for the first time to try and make this OHV trail reality. They are applying for a grant by this weekend and should get an answer sometime this summer (June-July). The other factor that could hinder this project is a woodpecker that is protected by an endangered species act that inhabits the area. The grant seems to be a pretty sure bet. The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service has to study and approve the site for the OHV Trail. This could be a problem because of the Red Cockaded Woodpecker.There are trails where this bird lives so it is possible, we just need to figure out a way for the two things to exist together. OHV riding will be a boost to the local economy as well as provide a good family recreational activity. SCORE , an organization promoting OHV use and rights in S.C, is working with the different levels of government on this project. I encourage any riders in SC or elsewhere to contact the local officials and SCORE to show your support! The proposed site for the trail is The Carolina Sandhills Refuge in Chesterfield County, S.C. If anyone has any ideas or wants to help with the project contact one of the sources I have listed or I will point you in the right direction if you have a question.

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