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Saluda Mountains Passage

9.1 miles Moderate to Strenuous
Activities
Hiking
Camping Allowed
No
Fees
No
Offline Map
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Pets
Yes
Printable Maps
Region
Upstate Region
Surface
Passage includes both paved road walk and natural surface
Trail on Hunting Grounds
No

Trail Description

Saluda Mountain Passage runs along the ridge defining the northern perimeter of the Poinsett Watershed and the border between the Carolinas. The 19,000-acre watershed is a pristine wilderness area with remarkable habitat for rare plants and animals, including the threatened Peregrine falcon. Greenville Water System (GWS) owns the tract, which drains the headwaters of the North Saluda River into Poinsett Reservoir. GWS permits hiking, but enforces strict rules in exchange for access. Please help us keep this Passage open by following the rules posted at all Palmetto Trail kiosks and available online. Note that many organisms in the streams have low tolerance for pollution. Practicing “Leave No Trace” is essential in this extraordinary ecosystem. The Passage trailhead connects with Poinsett Reservoir Passage at Orchard Lake Campground. This Passage is hiking only–no motorized vehicles or bicycles. In addition, be sure to park only in designated areas and do not park on Heatherly Heights Road. No camping, fires, firearms or alcoholic beverages are permitted on the passage. 

Directions

Trail Head

Trailheads at Orchard Lake Campground and below the Talisman Camp

Trail Head GPS Coordinates

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Latitude: 35.19807338668917
Longitude: -82.35084492346900

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Latitude: 35.18367789401197
Longitude: -82.43406614493483

Parking GPS Coordinates

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Latitude: 35.19700415694015
Longitude: -82.35207752708867

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Latitude: 35.18384092008492
Longitude: -82.43407567476518

Trail Map

Trail Alerts

No motorized vehicles, bicycles, camping or fires.







Park only in designated areas.
No parking on Heatherly Heights Road.
Be sure to read the Greenville Water System Rules. Rules are posted at all Palmetto Trail kiosks and are available online.
Pack plenty of water and food, as there is no water on the Trail.

Dogs must be leashed at all times.

If backpacking, remember to hang food in bear bags. 

Remember to bring trash and waste bags to pack out everything that comes in with you, and Leave No Trace.

No metal detectors allowed.

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