Near Palmetto Trail (Halfway Creek Rd) Mile Marker 6-12
Palmetto Trail travels through beautiful country.
Near Palmetto Trail (Halfway Creek Rd) Mile Marker 6-12
The Palmetto Trail travels through gorgeous green forests.

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Palmetto Trail (Halfway Creek Rd) Mile Marker 6-12

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A hike following the Palmetto Trail (Swamp Fox Passage) heading north from the Halfway Creek Rd. parking area.
11.3
mi
Distance
19
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Less CrowdedSpringWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
11.26mi
Distance
19ft
Elevation Gain
19ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
48ft
High Point
19ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
General Info:Start from the primitive campground on Halfway Creek Rd (near the intersection with Steed Creek Rd). From the campground, head right on the Palmetto Trail. You'll be placed back on Halfway Creek Rd at around mile three, there is another parking area here which is rarely busy. Cross the road and hop back onto the trail. You should see a campsite about 3/4 of a mile in. After the long straightaway, turn left and follow the trail to a gravel (currently washed away) road. Head right for 100m or so and the trail will pick up on the left. Additional Notes: Due to the nature of the area, some parts of the trail, especially the further you get in, can become pretty water-logged after a rain. Also, due to the lack of use on these trails, spider webs and maintenance issues can make the hike a little more tedious/adventuresome than other routes in the area. Due to hunting Monday-Saturday, the best hiking here is on Sunday.Check out the Palmetto Trail website for updated maps of this areaPalmetto Conservation - Palmetto Trail

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Contributors
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