Difficulty:  Moderate, but only due to distance. 

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Distance:  8.4 miles, round-trip, out-and-back ride.

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Time:  1 hour.

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Surface:  Service road; small gravel, dirt.

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Trail Marker:  Signs on vertical posts for the Palmetto Trail. This trail is very easy to follow. 

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Trail Map (by Palmetto Trail):  Click HERE (this route follows markers 9 to the boat ramp shown past 12).

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Bike Type:  Nearly any bike type will work; road bikes (with tires over 28c), hybrid, trail/mountain bikes,

"gravel" style bikes and even kids' bikes!

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Crowds:  Light; however, this route is popular with the locals. You'll probably see others.

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Fees/Permits:  None.

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Restrooms:  Yes. Located at the end/turn-around point of the ride at the Amos Lee Gourdine Boat Ramp.

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Precautions:  There is no protection from the sun on the dike. A wide brim hat and sunscreen are recommended.

Biting insects can be formidable in warmer months. Bring insect repellent.

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Dike Rd. Trailhead / Beginning of Ride:  Dike Rd., Bonneau, SC 29431. GPS: 33.353176, -79.971053 or

33°21'11.4"N 79°58'15.8"W. Google Maps recognizes "Dike Road Boat Ramp & Campground."

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End of Ride / Turn-Around Point:  Amos Lee Gourdine Boat Ramp, Russel Store Rd., St. Stephen, SC 29479.

GPS: 33.401999, -79.992471 or 33°24'07.2"N 79°59'32.9"W. Google Maps recognizes "Amos Lee Gourdine Boat Ramp Lake Moultrie."

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Contacts:  Santee Cooper 843-761-4068. Palmetto Trail 843-359-8775 or 803-771-0590.

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So Much History Nearby: Did you know Berkeley County has more than 110 historical markers and historical points of interest? CLICK HERE to find your Adventures in History!

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Weather on the Trail:  Click HERE

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