Palmetto Trail — Croft Passage
~1 days · 12.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Palmetto Trail — Croft Passage is known for
The Croft Passage covers about 11 miles through Croft State Park south of Spartanburg, looping across the park's rolling pine and hardwood forest and crossing Fairforest Creek on the Advance America Bridge. The multi-use trail shares tread with equestrian and mountain bike routes through the former WWII-era Camp Croft military reservation. Maintained by the Palmetto Conservation Foundation as part of the ~500-mile Palmetto Trail.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,864 ft to 2,680 ft over 12.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.5 mi · 35%
- Downhill 4.9 mi · 38%
- Flat 3.5 mi · 27%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Palmetto Trail — Croft Passage take?
Most backpackers hike the Palmetto Trail — Croft Passage in about 1 days (0 nights out) over its 12.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Palmetto Trail — Croft Passage?
The Palmetto Trail — Croft Passage climbs roughly 1,027 ft total — about 80 ft per mile, topping out near 823 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.