# 10 - Pooles Mill Road-
Rated: Moderate
8 miles, round-trip
Rolling hills lined with lush, green foliage; smooth,
dirt surface for easy biking; picturesque bottomland
pond; a quiet rural, winding trek - this is all Pooles
Mill Road. This is a quintessential dirt/gravel ride,
located in southern Lexington County near the town-
-of Swansea. This is arguably one of the prettiest-
-bike rides in the Bikeways program! Pro Tip: bring-
-your "A"-game: there are some long, moderate hills!-
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Difficulty: Moderate; only due to some long, steep hills.
Distance: 8 miles, round-trip.
Time: 45 - 60 minutes.
Trail Surface: Dirt road, a little bit of gravel.
Bike Type: Gravel-style bike, hybrid bike, mountain bike; "knobby" tires will work best, minimum
of 38c wide tires.
Crowds: None.
Where to Park: It's best to park on the south end of this ride. Here are a couple recommendations:
Corner of HWY-178 & Whetstone Rd., on northwest side of 4-way stop here.
GPS: 33.659639, -81.181028 or 33°39'34.7"N 81°10'51.7"W.
Ebenezer Methodist Church, approximately 2299 Whetstone Rd., Swansea, SC 29160.
GPS: 33.659972, -81.180472 or 33°39'35.9"N 81°10'49.7"W.
Restrooms: No.
Precautions: Biting insects can be formidable in warmer months. Bring insect repellent. This is a dirt road; it can be quite dusty if it hasn't rained in a while. If these are the conditions, it's best to ride it early the morning when morning dew is still around.
Weather on the Trail: Click HERE
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