Palmetto Trail — Lake Moultrie Passage
~2 days · 26.8 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Palmetto Trail — Lake Moultrie Passage is known for
The Lake Moultrie Passage covers about 26 miles along the eastern shore of Lake Moultrie in Berkeley County, the second of the Santee Cooper reservoir system built in the 1940s. The coastal plain route traverses longleaf pine and mixed forest corridors with periodic views of the lake, ending as it approaches the Francis Marion National Forest. Maintained by the Palmetto Conservation Foundation as part of the ~500-mile Palmetto Trail.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 194 ft to 387 ft over 26.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 2.1 mi · 8%
- Downhill 2.6 mi · 10%
- Flat 22.1 mi · 82%
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 — Lake Moultrie Passage take?
Most backpackers hike the Palmetto Trail — Lake Moultrie Passage in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 26.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Palmetto Trail — Lake Moultrie Passage?
The Palmetto Trail — Lake Moultrie Passage climbs roughly 276 ft total — about 10 ft per mile, topping out near 125 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.