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Palmetto Trail, Section 9 - Fort Jackson Passage

Columbia, South Carolina
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Trail length:

20 miles
Posted by: SCguide1 on December 30, 2009

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.

290 miles are completed and currently available for public use.



PALMETTO TRAIL SECTION 9 - FORT JACKSON PASSAGE:



20 mile path connecting an unfinished section to the east and the Capital City Passage to the west. Travels through Fort Jackson Military Training Facility. Flat and winding through mostly pines. Soft sand. Hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking. Moderately difficult trail during good conditions. Special regulations apply. Download Fort Jackson brochure - http://www.palmettoconservation.org/maps/FortJacksonBrochure.pdf



 
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Directions

Western trailhead: The western trailhead is on Jackson Blvd. at the main entrance (Gate 1) to Fort Jackson or Gate 5 on Leesburg Road.



Eastern trailhead: Drive east on Leesburg Road to the National Guard Armory. You can park in an area on the right just beyond the armory. The trailhead is in a field on the opposite side of the road.



Trail length

20 miles

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