Near The Palmetto Trail: Oconee Passage
Waterfall at Station Cove
Near The Palmetto Trail: Oconee Passage
Waterfall at Station Cove
Near The Palmetto Trail: Oconee Passage
Along Tamassee Knob Trail through rhododendron tunnel.

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The Palmetto Trail: Oconee Passage

3.7 (3 Ratings)
The trail begins at Oconee State Park and ends at Oconee Station.
3.5
mi
Distance
333
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Waterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.52mi
Distance
333ft
Elevation Gain
970ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,852ft
High Point
1,050ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the park, the path travels a road that then transitions into a path along a mountain ridgeline. Following the ridgeline into Station Cove, the trail descends. Turn right where Oconee Passage intersects with Station Cove Falls Trail, and continue along a spur trail to find Station Cove Falls.

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