Hiking/Mountain
Biking
Trail
Wateree Passage of the
Palmetto Trail
(Greenville County)
Trail Map
Description: You will find a bit of
everything during your hike or ride on this easy to moderate trail.
Follow the yellow blazes for a walk through a diverse area of swamp and
almost mountainous terrain. Although, the ascent is only to
approximately 230 feet, it’s the highest point in the area and provides
a spectacular view. When you cross each of the eight trestles, stop and
take in the view. As you pass under towering hardwoods and cypress
trees you may be treated to a large variety of animals and birds. Some
flowering plants normally only found in the mountains may also be seen
here.
For
additional information from Palmetto
Trail users:
Trail Talk
No motorized vehicles are allowed.
Insect repellent is recommended in the warm months.
Length: 7.2 miles. Add 0.6 mile if
you start from the Foxville Road parking area.
Fees: No fee.
Directions: To the Campbell Creek
parking area
From US 378 near Sumter drive south on SC 261 to Wedgefield. From
Wedgefield, drive approximately 4.3 miles and turn right onto Range
Road/Campbell Creek Road. Drive 2.6 miles and park at the intersection
of Tiveton Church Road (unmarked).
To the Foxville Road parking area
From US 378 near Sumter drive south on SC 261 to Wedgefield. From
Wedgefield, drive approximately 2.0 miles and turn right onto Middleton
Road. Drive approximately 2.3 miles (turns into dirt after 1.4 miles)
and turn left and then left again onto Foxville Road (Unmarked). At the
fork go left and drive 0.7 mile to a small parking area on the left.
To the Poinsett State Park trailhead
From US 378 near Sumter, drive south on SC 261 for 10.0 miles, turn
right onto State Park Road, and drive 2.7 miles to the lake. A kiosk at
the park office marks the trailheads of the Wateree and High Hills
Passages. Note: Poinsett State Park is a fee area.
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Camping: At Poinsett State Park.
Information:
Palmetto
Conservation Foundation, 1314 Lincoln Street, Suite 305, Columbia,
SC, 29201-3154,
or
Trail
Talk
South Carolina State Trails Program
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1205 Pendleton Street :: Columbia, SC 29201 :: 803-734-0173
Webmaster:
bswanson@scprt.com
Updated: January 26, 2007
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