Episode 3 of 3 showcases our experience on the Capital City, Peak to Prosperity Passages and part of the Newberry Passage during our 5 night, 6 day backpacking trip on 7 passages of the Palmetto Trail in South Carolina in mid February 2023.

Part 1 Lake Marion and High Hills of Santee Passages:
   • Backpacking 130 Miles on The Palmetto...  

Part 2 Wateree, Boyd (aka Cook's Mnt.) and Fort Jackson Passages:
   • Backpacking 130 Miles on The Palmetto...  

0:001:35 intro
1:358:31 Capital City Passage
8:319:35 Savage Craft Brew Works brunch
9:3510:45 getting from Columbia to Alston Trail Head
10:4517:47 Peak to Prosperity Passage first 7 miles to campsite at trestle 20
17:4722:23 the gear I brought for this section hike
22:2324:31 end of day 5 at campsite, dinner and a fire
24:3127:05 finishing the Peak to Prosperity Passage
27:0528:34 road walk to Newberry Passage
28:3431:18 first three miles of Newberry Passage and the finish


2022 Section Hike (first 5 passages)

Part 1 Awendaw to Lake Moultrie
   • Solo Backpacking 120 Miles on The Pal...  

Part 2 Lake Moultrie to Santee
   • Solo Backpacking 120 Miles on The Pal...  

You can find my hiking partners channel here to watch his version of our trip:    / @leonidasonthetrail