Hiking/Mt. Biking Trail

Hiking/Mountain Biking Trail
Enoree Passage of the Palmetto Trail
(Newberry County)

Part A Part B

Description: This moderately easy section of the Palmetto Trail winds through pine ridges and hardwood bottomlands, and crosses two major creeks, the Gilders and Indian and the Enoree River. You will also pass by three small lakes, the Sedalia, John's Creek, and Wildcat. This forest area is home to a variety of wildlife such as white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and many species of songbirds. During your hike/ride through the Brick House Campground, be aware that you will be sharing the trail with equestrians.

For additional information from Palmetto Trail users: Trail Talk

Length: 35.0 miles.

Fees: $3.00 fee if you park at the Buncombe Parking Area at SC 66 and Forest Service Road 358.

Directions: Southern trailhead: From Newberry, drive west on US 76 to the junction with SC 121 (traffic signal). Continue through the intersection and turn right onto Old Whitmire Highway (Newberry County S-36-81). Drive approximately 3 miles (Cross over I-26) to a dirt road, Forest Service Road 379 (Franklin Road) on the left. Turn left and the trailhead sign is on the right.

Northern trailhead: From Exit 52 (Clinton) on I 26, drive north on SC 56 for 0.6 mile and turn right onto Barrel Stave Rd. (Laurens County Road S-30-98). Drive 4.3 miles to the Cross Keys Crossroad and turn right onto Old Bunmcombe Rd. (Union County S-44-18). Drive 2.0 miles and turn left onto Bombing Range Rd. (Union County S-44-481) and the trail head is at the Sedalia Campground.

Hours: Dawn to dusk.

Camping: Camping is available at the Brick House and Sedalia Campgrounds. Contact the District Office for a permit to camp along the trail.

Information: Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District, 20 Work Center Road, Whitmire, SC, 29178, Telephone: 803-276-4810 or Palmetto Conservation Foundation, 1314 Lincoln St., Suite 305, Columbia, SC 29201-3154.