The Palmetto Trail (Watere Passage) - Member Hike

Hike Name:	The Palmetto Trail (Watere Passage)
Country:	United States
State:	South Carolina
Nearby Town:	Wedgefield
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Directions:	Directions: High Hills Outdoor center is located on SC 261 in Wedgefield. Foxville parking area or the Campbell Creek parking area.
Total Hike Distance:	7.50 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy to Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Poinsett State Park
Trails Used:	The rolling sand hills of the High Hills region were formed by the ocean that once flooded most of eastern South Carolina. The shoreline corresponded with the present day sandhills of the High Hills.
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Rivers
Management:	State Forest Service
Contact Information:	Call the Palmetto Trails High Hills Outdoor Center (803) 494-5954 email highhillscenter@palmettoconservation.org
Best Season:	Spring, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Bikers, Dogs, Horses
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary:	Poinsett State Park and Manchester State Forest offer dozens more miles for mountain biking and horseback riding.The diverse topography, from steep sandhills to swamp, the great variety of wildlife and the accessibility of the area provides something for every nature lover. This area is also steeped in history. Catawba Indians traveled the High Hills long before the Patriot armies used them for rest and resupply. Historic churches, the graves of prominent leaders, Revolutionary and Civil War sites and ruins are just a tour guide away for those interested in learning about the important contributions the High Hills have made. Hike into the Wateree Swamp. Visit Sumter Junction where Union troops destroyed an entire train of Confederate munitions and supplies. You will see spectacular views, and the variety of plants and birds are unequalled anywhere along the Palmetto Trail. Led by two of the trail’s most experienced naturalists