More than a simple connector trail between Orangeburg and Berkeley counties, the Eutaw Springs Passage of the Palmetto Trail pushes through a varied terrain of grassy pastures, tiny downtown Eutawville and shady dirt roads and past the site of the Revolutionary War Battle of Eutaw Springs.

Although the southern portion of the trail follows rural dirt roads through some unremarkable terrain, the best part of this trail comes closer to Eutawville where you’ll travel through old pasture fields once part of a dairy farm. A spur trail through Santee Cooper Wildlife Management Area is closed periodically in which case, signs will indicate closure and you must use the Palmetto Trail route along Fredcon Road. The trail ends at Eutawville Community Center, close to downtown shops and lots of friendly people.

Length: 20 miles; spur trail adds approximately 5 miles
Use: Hiking and Mountain Biking
Difficulty: Easy if done in sections as a day hike, moderate otherwise
Fees: None

Directions: See page 2 of the map pdf.

Camping: Primitive backcountry camping is available on the dairy farm property off Battlefield Drive (no water). Numerous tent sites and RV-style camping are available at Rocks Pond Campground (803) 492-7711.

This Passage is divided into 2 section maps. Click below to download individual pdfs.

Section 1 Diversion Canal to Campground Rd
Section 2 Campground Rd to Eutawville Trailhead