Swamp Fox National Recreation Trail is a premier hiking destination in Berkeley County, South Carolina, covering 11.0 miles with 80ft of elevation gain. Stats: 11.0 miles, 80ft gain, Easy. Type: Point-to-Point. Surface: Sand/Dirt. Time: 5-6 hours. Fee: Free. Dogs: Yes. Permit: No. Wildlife: red-cockaded woodpeckers, alligators, deer, fox squirrels, herons, bald eagles. Best seasons: Fall through spring; summer is hot and buggy; longleaf savanna wildflowers peak in spring. The Swamp Fox Trail traverses Francis Marion National Forest through longleaf pine savanna, blackwater swamps, and coastal plain wilderness — the same terrain where General Marion conducted guerrilla warfare during the Revolution. Pack plenty of water and layers. Mountain weather in the southern Appalachians can change rapidly — always check the forecast. Leave No Trace: stay on trail, pack out all waste, respect wildlife.