New portion of Palmetto Trail officially opens in the Saluda Mountains

MARIETTA, S.C. (WSPA) – The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) and the Palmetto Trail announced the opening for the newest section of the Palmetto Trail.

The Henry Passage is a 1.5-mile out-and-back trail with an 800-foot elevation change. Locally harvested rocks and locust logs were used to build steps to help hikers navigate steeper sections.

The property is part of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, which includes Jones Gap and Caesars Head State Parks…

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