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This portion of the Palmetto Trail contains many waterfalls and challenging elevation changes.


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Map Key

8.1

Miles

13.0

KM

Point to Point

3,139' 957 m

High

1,383' 422 m

Low

2,133' 650 m

Up

482' 147 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

22%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

The Middle Saluda Passage, named for the river below, is replete with waterfalls and dramatic elevation changes. The trail connects 14 miles of existing trails (with multiple-colored blazes) in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area of Jones Gap State Park and Caesars Head State Park. Interesting sightseeing includes Hospital Rock, The Winds, and Raven Cliff Falls, and Jones Gap Falls. Access the passage from Jones Gap State Park (just past mile marker 3) and Raven Cliff Falls (between mile markers 9 and 10).

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The Middle Saluda River near and across on Jones Gap Trail (to the left TH in pic and across bridge standing on, Jones Gap Ranger Station and emergency 911 phone since no cell signal).
Nov 15, 2017 near Slater-…, SC
Jones Gap Falls next to the Middle Saluda River off a little side trail from Jones Gap Trail
Nov 14, 2017 near Slater-…, SC
Jones Gap Falls base next to the Middle Saluda River off Jones Gap Trail
Nov 19, 2017 near Slater-…, SC
Another tricky water crossing, used the rocks in background to cross and stay dry, few wet and slippery. Signs others are starting to do the same.
Nov 19, 2017 near Slater-…, SC
Tree with a large unusual knot along Jones Gap Trail.
Dec 1, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
A tricky water crossing trying to keep feet dry right off the bat on Coldspring Branch Trail.
Nov 19, 2017 near Slater-…, SC

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