If you own acreage in the Carolinas, trails make your land more enjoyable and more accessible. Whether you want ATV trails for weekend riding, hiking paths through your woods, equestrian trails for your horses, or access roads to reach the back of your property, A&S Brushworks cuts clean trails through terrain that would be impossible to clear by hand.
Our forestry mulching equipment grinds vegetation into a natural mulch surface that is immediately usable. You ride, walk, or drive on it the same day we finish.
ATV and UTV trails
ATV trails are one of our most popular requests from rural property owners in York County, Lancaster County, and the surrounding area. We cut trails 6 to 8 feet wide through woods and brush, creating a smooth mulch surface that is ready to ride on immediately.
We can follow a route you have flagged, or we can walk your property with you and suggest a layout that takes advantage of the terrain — ridge lines for views, creek crossings at the best spots, and loops that give you the most trail per acre.
Hiking and walking paths
Not every trail needs to be wide enough for an ATV. We cut narrower hiking paths — 4 to 6 feet wide — for property owners who want to walk their land without fighting through brush. These paths work well for connecting a house to a pond, running through a wooded section of your property, or creating a nature walk for family and guests.
The mulch surface is comfortable to walk on and naturally suppresses weed regrowth, so the trail stays clear longer between maintenance visits.
Equestrian trails
Horse owners in the Rock Hill and Lake Wylie area often want riding trails through their wooded acreage. We cut equestrian trails 8 to 10 feet wide, which gives enough room for mounted riders with overhead clearance. The mulch surface provides good footing for horses — better than bare dirt or loose rock.
We account for low-hanging branches and overhead clearance during cutting, so you get a trail that is comfortable to ride without ducking or weaving around obstacles.
Access roads and property roads
Sometimes you need to get a truck or tractor to the back of your property and there is no road. We clear paths 10 to 14 feet wide that serve as permanent access roads. These can be left as mulch surface for light use, or graded and graveled for heavier traffic.
Access road clearing is also useful for easement access, reaching hunting stands, or opening up routes to ponds and outbuildings on rural properties.
Custom widths and Lake Wylie trails
Every property is different, and we cut trails to whatever width makes sense for your use. We are not locked into standard dimensions. If you want a 5-foot trail that widens to 10 feet at a clearing, we can do that. If you want different widths along different sections, we work with your plan.
We serve property owners around Lake Wylie, Tega Cay, Fort Mill, and throughout the Greater Charlotte area. Waterfront properties often benefit from trails connecting the house to the shoreline or running along bluffs and ridges with lake views.
Trail clearing FAQs
We can cut trails from as narrow as 4 feet for single-track hiking paths up to 12 feet or wider for access roads and equipment paths. The width depends on your intended use — ATV trails typically run 6 to 8 feet, equestrian trails 8 to 10 feet, and access roads 10 to 14 feet. We will discuss width options during your estimate.
After mulching, the trail surface is covered with a layer of ground wood chips. It is smooth enough for ATV riding and hiking immediately. For equestrian use, the mulch surface actually provides good footing. If you need a harder surface for vehicle access, we can discuss additional grading or gravel options.
Yes. Our Kubota compact track loader is designed for uneven terrain. The tracks provide excellent traction on slopes and soft ground. We regularly cut trails through the rolling hills and creek bottoms common in York County and the surrounding area. Very steep grades may require switchback routing, which we can help plan.
Trail clearing is priced by the linear foot or by the job rather than per acre, since trails are long and narrow. The cost depends on trail width, vegetation density, and terrain difficulty. Contact us for a free estimate — we will walk the route with you and give you a firm price.
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