Palmetto Trail — Newberry Passage
~1 days · 10.8 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Palmetto Trail — Newberry Passage is known for
The Newberry Passage runs about 11 miles through rural Newberry County in the SC Midlands, crossing gently rolling Piedmont farmland and mixed pine-hardwood forest between the Enoree and Peak to Prosperity passages. The route passes through private and public land corridors in an agricultural landscape typical of the central Piedmont. Maintained by the Palmetto Conservation Foundation as part of the ~500-mile Palmetto Trail.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,539 ft to 1,982 ft over 10.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 2.7 mi · 25%
- Downhill 3.3 mi · 31%
- Flat 4.7 mi · 44%
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 — Newberry Passage take?
Most backpackers hike the Palmetto Trail — Newberry Passage in about 1 days (0 nights out) over its 10.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Palmetto Trail — Newberry Passage?
The Palmetto Trail — Newberry Passage climbs roughly 200 ft total — about 19 ft per mile, topping out near 607 ft.
Related trails
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.