Near The Palmetto Trail: Lake Marion Passage
Swamp between Packs Landing and Sparkleberry Landing.
Near The Palmetto Trail: Lake Marion Passage
Damaged boardwalk between Packs Landing and Sparkleberry Landing.

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The Palmetto Trail: Lake Marion Passage

1.5 (2 Ratings)
The Lake Marion Passage follows the eastern shore of Lake Marion, providing good views.
34.2
mi
Distance
440
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViews
Access Issues
The 301 bridge will be closed indefinitely beginning August 1, 2017. For more information and updates, please see the <a href="http://www.dot.state.sc.us/">SCDOT website</a>.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
34.21mi
Distance
440ft
Elevation Gain
376ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
199ft
High Point
69ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Lake Marion Passage follows the high-water mark and links the city of Santee with Mill Creek County Park. Hikers will find good views of the upper coastal plain and Lake Marion. Between miles 5-6, a side trek to Fort Watson Road leads to 3,500 year old Santee Indian burial mounds. Notably, much of this trail is on gravel and blacktop.

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