HIKING: Palmetto Trail - Lake Marion Passage

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Description

An idea conceived in 1994, The Palmetto Trail is an ambitious South Carolina project connecting the Atlantic coast with the Blue Ridge mountains. When completed, the trail will cover over 425 continuous miles and run through 14 counties.<br />
290 miles are completed and currently available for public use. <br />
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PALMETTO TRAIL - LAKE MARION PASSAGE: <br />
33 mile path connecting the Santee Passage with the High Hills of Santee Passage.<br />
Mostly shoreline travel on Lake Marion. Hiking, backpacking and mountain biking. Moderately difficult trail. Flooding may be encountered during wet periods.

Directions

To the southern trailhead: From Santee, drive approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Santee on SC 301. The parking area is on the left. <br /><br /><br /><br />To the northern trailhead: From US 378 near Sumter, drive south on SC 261 for approximately 12.7 miles and bear right onto Sumter County S-43-51. Drive 3 miles and turn right onto S-43-808 and Mill Creek County Park is .7 mile on the right. <br /><br />