The 9-mile segment adjacent to the Wateree River swamp was named after the high, sandy ridges that lie wholly within a geographic region known as the Sandhills of South Carolina. The narrow band of rolling hills in portions of Aiken, Lexington, Richland, Sumter, and Kershaw Counties formed the shoreline millions of years ago. Poinsett State Park, Mill Creek County Park, and Manchester State Forest constitute the southern end of the High Hills.

A multi-use trail for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians, the trail is steeped in history. Catawba Indians, Revolutionary War soldiers, plantation owners, traders and travelers of the past have left their marks along the trail.



Length: 9 miles
Use: Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Equestrian
Difficulty: Moderately easy however the soft sands may present a problem for hikers and mountain bikers.
Fees: No fee required for hikers but mountain bikers and equestrian users are required to have a permit from the state forest.

Directions: See page 2 of the map pdf.

Camping: Tent camping and cabins are available at Poinsett State Park (803) 494-8177. Camping is available at Mill Creek County Park, (803) 436-2248.

Additional Information: Manchester State Forest, 7640 Headquar677533ters Road, Wedgefield, SC 29168, (803) 494-8196Poinsett State Park, 6660 Poinsett Park Road, Wedgefield, SC 29168 (803) 494-8177
Mill Creek County Park, 7975 Millford Plantation Road, Pinewood, SC 29125 (803) 436-2248

Click here to view a full-sized Adobe Acrobat map of the High Hills of the Santee Passage.