Palmetto Trail — Peak to Prosperity Passage
~1 days · 10.7 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Palmetto Trail — Peak to Prosperity Passage is known for
The Peak to Prosperity Passage runs about 11 miles through the SC Midlands between the small communities of Peak and Little Mountain in Newberry County, crossing Lake Murray shoreline and the Broad River on dramatic railroad trestles. The flat to gently rolling route offers open water views and is well-suited for wildlife observation including bald eagles, river otters, and turtles along the trestle sections. Maintained by the Palmetto Conservation Foundation as part of the ~500-mile Palmetto Trail.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 797 ft to 1,572 ft over 10.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 1.7 mi · 16%
- Downhill 3.5 mi · 33%
- Flat 5.6 mi · 52%
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 — Peak to Prosperity Passage take?
Most backpackers hike the Palmetto Trail — Peak to Prosperity Passage in about 1 days (0 nights out) over its 10.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Palmetto Trail — Peak to Prosperity Passage?
The Palmetto Trail — Peak to Prosperity Passage climbs roughly 108 ft total — about 10 ft per mile, topping out near 482 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.