Hiking/Mountain Biking Trail

Eutaw Springs Passage of the Palmetto Trail

(Orangeburg County)

TrailMap

Description: This moderately difficult section of the Palmetto Trail connects the Lake Moultrie Passage at the Diversion Canal and the Eutaw Springs Passage at Eutawville. About midway, you will pass near the Rock's Pond Campground where you can stop for refreshment or spend the night. You will hike/ride over open grass covered fields, through dense hardwood forests, and on shady sand covered roads at times within sight of Lake Marion. White-tailed deer, wild turkey, and numerous bird species are abundant throughout this area. A 7.5 mile spur trail at the Eutaw Springs Battle Site is open from March 2nd through September. Be sure to bring water and insect repellant during warm months.

For additional information from Palmetto Trail users: Trail Talk

Length: 18 miles.

Fees: No fee.

Directions: Eastern trail head: From Santee, drive southeast on SC 6 to Eutawville where SC 45 joins SC 6. Continue into Berkeley County and stay on SC 45 when it breaks from SC 6. Cross over the Diversion Canal the trailhead is at a parking area on the right.

Western trailhead: From Santee, drive southeast on SC 6 to the Eutawville Town Hall on Porcher Avenue in Eutawville.

Hours: Dawn to dusk.

Camping: Camping is available along the trail and at the Rocks Pond Campground.

Information: Palmetto Conservation Foundation, 1314 Lincoln Street, Suite 305, Columbia, SC, 29201-3154, or Trail Talk