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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A big shout out to the Citadel Eagle Scout Cadets that helped to build 140 feet + of boardwalk! They cut and hauled lumber, carried and leveled telephone poles and started placing the large beams. Their work is crucial to connecting the trail in an area that is often too muddy to hike! Thank you for a job well done @cesa_bsa !

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PSA: Don’t forget about our poetry contest!! 📖 ✏️ In honor of National Poetry Month the Palmetto Conservation Foundation will be holding our annual poetry contest! Poetry month is also a time for us to celebrate a Columbia, SC native, Ann-Chadwell Humphries. The Palmetto Trail is fortunate to share this great state with such an inspiring and award winning poet, who has over 200 published works and a multitude of recognitions for her writing. Swipe to see what inspires us at the Palmetto Conservation Foundation! 👉🏽

+ to submit your poems please email them to katcrawford@palmettoconservation.org

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The Palmetto Trail provides unmatched access to hiking, mountain biking, and natural beauty. I am honored to play a small role in advocating for the Palmetto Conservation Foundation and especially the Palmetto Trail.

- Jeff Griffin

Palmetto Conservation Board Member from WO Blackstone Mechanical Contractors

What's Happening

The Palmetto Trail is currently seeking an AmeriCorps Program Director to lead the Palmetto Conservation Corps. The Palmetto Conservation Corps is South Carolina’s only trail-based state AmeriCorps Program. The Corps completes service work on the Palmetto Trail, through public lands, in communities, and with various organizations throughout the state.

What a Race!

Get to know our 1st Place Male Overall Winner of the True to the Brew 10K, Kyle Logue. Read about his journey and how he overcame multiple traumatic brain injuries and continued his running lifestyle. CLICK HERE to read more.

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!

The Eastatoe Passage Has a New Bridge!

We are beyond excited to announce that the Eastatoe Passage has received an new bridge!

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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