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OSM map layer · LineString
33.95, -80.66 · rel 11059070
33.95, -80.66 · rel 11059070
Palmetto Trail
37,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
South Carolina · 33.95°N ·
80.66°W
37,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
5× monument
Cooks Mount
summit ·
43 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Richard Samuel Roberts House
monument ·
416 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Harriett Cornwell Tourist Home
monument ·
418 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hettie Anderson Homesite
monument ·
500 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Howard School Site
monument ·
27 m off route
37,0 km
100%
Irish Canal Worker Memorial
monument ·
428 m off route
37,0 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Palmetto Trail is 37.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Palmetto Trail takes approximately 9h 13min to complete.
No, Palmetto Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Palmetto Trail starts near coordinates 34.0053, -81.0495.
Palmetto Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.