Biking Around Summerton, Santee, and Lake Marion, S.C.

Like to go Biking? Try one of the many scenic rides around Summerton, Santee, and Lake Marion in South Carolina.

Biking, also known as bicycling or cycling, involves the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Today, there are more than 1 billion bicycles in use worldwide.

The more common types include utility bicycles, mountain bicycles, racing bicycles, touring bicycles, hybrid bicycles, cruising bicycles, and BMX Bikes. You can also find tandem bicycles, lowriders, folding models, and ergonomic recumbent bikes.

When you visit Summerton and nearby Lake Marion, you will find many nature trails and back roads to ride as you explore the wildlife and historical sites throughout the region. Some of these include:

• Killer Three Loop Trail
• Palmetto Trail
• Santee National Wildlife Refuge Trails
• Santee Shuffle Bicycling Route
• Santee State Park Biking Trails

According to CEO Arnold Kamler of Kent International, by the end of 2016 over 500,000 bikes should be rolling off their assembly line in Clarendon County, S.C., Kent’s bicycles will be the first U.S.-made bikes sold in Wal-Mart stores in more than 15 years. The company is also a major supplier to Toys R Us, Amazon, and Academy Sporting Goods.

Selected Information Sources

• League of American Bicyclists
• Palmetto Cycling Coalition
• South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
• South Carolina Great Outdoors

Biking in Santee State Park, S.C.

* Be sure to visit the Summerton SC: Nature & Outdoor Recreation web site.