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    • 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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    Awendaw Passage

    Enjoy lovely views of the marsh along Awendaw Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway at the coastal terminus of the Palmetto Trail. 

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    Bridge Crossing Bridge Crossing
    Eastatoe Passage

    This short but spectacular Passage offers access to trout fishing in Eastatoe Creek, as well as the chance to cross two suspension bridges. 

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    Peak to Prosperity Passage

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

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    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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