Palmetto Trail (Gate 5)
Columbia, South Carolina
| Address: | ~Semmes Rd, Columbia, SC 29209, USA |
| GPS: |
33°59'11.4"N 80°53'21.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | South Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 8.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The Fort Jackson passage of South Carolina's Palmetto Trail is a winding trail that has some sections of shoulder width tree passages and some relatively easy ascents and descents. The trail follows parallel to Leesburg Road almost the entire duration of the passage, but lies off of the road enough to enjoy the scenery. The first part of the trail from the kiosk is well traveled with foot traffic, but tapers to almost no use at all for the latter part of the trail. This is a fresh trail as of 1999 and is still a true singletrack with some very good maintenance. The eastern part of Columbia's soil consists almost entirely of sand, but this trail defies the stereotypical drags of riding on sand. The trail is well marked with trail signs and yellow flashes on the trees. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Columbia, South Carolina
- Head east on Gervais St toward Main St (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Millwood Ave (1.4 mi)
- Continue onto US-378 E/US-76 E/Devine StContinue to follow US-378 E/US-76 E(2.7 mi)
- Turn left onto SC-262 E/Leesburg Rd (4.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Semmes RdDestination will be on the right(180 ft)
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