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35.20, -82.42 · rel 5747870
35.20, -82.42 · rel 5747870
Saluda Mountains Passage of the Palmetto Trail
5,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
South Carolina · 35.20°N ·
82.42°W
5,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
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 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× summit
Dixie Highway Monument
monument ·
on the route
1,7 km
30%
Vance Mountain
summit ·
on the route
4,4 km
76%
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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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Saluda Mountains Passage of the Palmetto Trail is 5.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Saluda Mountains Passage of the Palmetto Trail takes approximately 1h 28min to complete.
No, Saluda Mountains Passage of the Palmetto Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Saluda Mountains Passage of the Palmetto Trail starts near coordinates 35.1833, -82.4335.
Saluda Mountains Passage of the Palmetto Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Saluda Mountains Passage of the Palmetto Trail is maintained and managed by Palmetto Conservation.