Trail Closure on Awendaw Passage

South Carolina's Cross-State Trail

The Palmetto Trail is South Carolina’s only cross-state trail and one of only 16 in the country.  When fully complete, it will stretch approximately 500 miles from the mountains of Oconee County to the Intracoastal Waterway in Charleston County.  In between the mountains and the coast, the trail passes through the Piedmont and Fall line, lakes, and numerous fascinating historical sites. 

 

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Trail Construction Progress

325 mi of 500 mi completed
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Popular Passages

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Fishing Fishing
Enoree Passage

Diverse habitats, numerous hardwood drains and superb views.

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History History
Lake Marion Passage

Magnificent vistas of the upper coastal plain and opportunities to see wildlife.

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Dog Friendly
Peak to Prosperity Passage

Easy hike through the swamps of the midlands with plenty boardwalks.

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Great group of people committed to conservation I’ve been fortunate to do a trail cleanup with. It was a great way to spend a Saturday Morning!
Brian Thom
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  • My favorite passage is the Blue Wall Electric Coop – I love the mountains! But no matter what trail I am on, I am constantly amazed by the incredible amount of work that goes into creating and maintaining them. Every time I see beautiful stone steps, a new boardwalk, or even a downed tree removed from the trail, I know that someone has put in long hours so that the rest of us can enjoy the trail.
    Jeanne Bridges
    Hiker
  • From hiking this trail, I’ve learned this state is remarkable in its diversity – from flat terrain to intense elevation gains; from thorny brambles to mystical fairy trails; and alligator-filled lakes and swamps to crystal clear mountain views that go on forever.
    Jan Trent
    Hiker
  • My trail buddies and I all made a commitment to do the Palmetto Trail together every Tuesday. We made a spreadsheet to keep track of everything. We had a great time exploring and seeing everything the trail has to offer. The boardwalks, landmarks, State parks, mountains, and everything in between. This is a great way to see the state! Go out and explore!
    Telena Lander (Hiker)
    Volunteer
  • My trail buddies and I all made a commitment to do the Palmetto Trail together every Tuesday. We made a spreadsheet to keep track of everything. We had a great time exploring and seeing everything the trail has to offer. The boardwalks, landmarks, State parks, mountains, and everything in between. This is a great way to see the state! Go out and explore!
    Telena Lander
    Hiker
  • It is my pleasure to assist in creating the Palmetto Trail. The wide range of support for the project demonstrates that South Carolinians from each part of the state can work together on common projects. Connecting this state through a nature trail is an excellent initiative.
    Governor Carroll A. Campbell, Jr
    October 11, 1994
  • Hiking on the Palmetto Trail has gotten me out to see all that our wonderful state has to offer in the outdoors, and it’s not anything you’d see from the interstates or major highways.
    Linda Killinger
    Hiker