PLT
South Carolina
425Miles
30–50 daysTypical thru-hike
Some experienceExperience
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarBest Season
RemoteCrowds
The Palmetto Trail runs across South Carolina from the Oconee Passage in the upcountry to the Awendaw Passage near the Atlantic coast. The trail is still being completed with ongoing passageway development, but the existing sections through the Blue Ridge foothills are excellent.
Trail Characteristics
- Distance: 425 miles
- Route type: Linear
- Terrain: Forest, Coastal
- Navigation: Standard trail
- Resupply: Moderate
Resources
- View route on CalTopo (download GPX)
- Palmetto Conservation (official trail organization)
- Wikipedia: Palmetto Trail
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