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The Palmetto Trail: Poinsett Reservoir Passage

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. SC
  3. …Upstate SC
  4. North Saluda Reservoir Conservation Area
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“This Palmetto Trail passage winds across mountain ridges along the northern Poinsett Watershed area. ”

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6.6

Miles

10.6

KM

Point to Point

3,000' 914 m

High

2,101' 640 m

Low

807' 246 m

Up

1,304' 397 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

Starting at Vaughns Gap (trailhead for Blue Wall Passage), continue north for two miles, then turn west, and hike along Bushy Ridge (border between the Carolinas), briefly crossing into North Carolina for a short hike to finish at Orchard Lake Campground.

Contacts

Local Club: Palmetto Conservation Foundation

Land Manager: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commision

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#2

in North Saluda Reservoir…

#224

in South Carolina

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