The Palmetto Trail, a gift to South Carolina to encourage and inspire active, outdoor recreation, land conservation, and preservation of historical and cultural landmarks.

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Palmetto Trail

Quick update: In the last week and a half the @sc7wonders crew has hiked 8 different passages of the Palmetto Trail. This cross-state expedition is once again using our statewide trail to get from the mountains 🏔 to the sea 🌊 all while bringing awareness to the many natural wonders of South Carolina. Below we have listed their itinerary that crosses paths (literally) with our trail👇🏽

Day 8: Middle Saluda Passage (4mi)
Day 9: Croft Passage (3.5mi)
Day 11: Glenn Springs Passage (5mi)
Day 12: Blackstock Passage (1.6)
Day 13: Enoree Passage (4.6mi)
Day 14: Newberry Passage (3.0mi)
Day 15: Peak to Prosperity (3.5mi)
Day 16: Fort Jackson Passage (4.5mi)

📸: @hikepinedrinkwinelauren

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Palmetto Trail is at Poinsett State Park.

Poinsett State Park

We 💚 being apart of State Parks! DYK the PT has trails that travels through several @scstateparks?

📍Poinsett Reservoir Passage is just one of them! This trail travels the mountain ridges along the northern boundary of Poinsett Watershed. This pristine watershed of 19,000 acres contains the headwaters feeding Poinsett Reservoir of the Greenville Water System. Rare plants and animals inhabit this unique watershed, and GW enforces strict rules to keep the environment beautifully preserved. Starting at Vaughns Gap (trailhead for Blue Wall Passage), hikers travel north for about 2 miles, turn west and trek along Bushy Ridge, then cross into North Carolina for a short hike to Orchard Lake Campground (trailhead for Saluda Mountains Passage). At 3,060 feet, Rocky Spur is the highest peak on the passage.

📸: @heymatthew

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Great group of people committed to conservation! I’ve been fortunate to do a Trail cleanup with them and it was a great way to spend a Saturday morning.

- Brian Thom

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What's Happening

NOTICE:

Get Ready…The Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend is Back!

It’s Back! The 2021 Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend is schedule for November at Table Rock State Park!

Congratulations to Our Palmetto Trail Poetry Winners!

See the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners HERE

Help #ConnectTheTrail with t-shirts, long sleeve tees and hoodies!

AmeriCorps Needs YOU!

Are you looking for a life-changing experience serving South Carolina’s public lands? The Palmetto Conservation Corps is hiring members to serve for 5.5 months, starting work as soon as possible. Our AmeriCorps program provides training in trail building, wilderness first aid, leave no trace ethics, environmental stewardship, and disaster response. Corps members gain professional skills in leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and problem solving while also networking with seasoned professionals in the field of conservation and land management.

Does it sound too good to be true; are you wondering if the program is as beneficial as we say it is? Numbers speak for themselves- 100% of this year’s Fall Crew chose to extend their service into another term.

When asked what was gained from serving with the Palmetto Conservation Corps, one member said the following:

“The Corps has given me skills, certifications, and experiences that will undoubtedly help me in the job market once I complete my term of service. However, the crew mates I serve alongside and the supervisors I learn from have become the best part of my experience. I have gained friends and mentors that will last a life time.”

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