South Carolina · Mountain biking

Palmetto Trail: Enoree Passage

0.4 mi
round trip
161 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Dec
best months

Is Palmetto Trail: Enoree Passage open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. It doesn't name Palmetto Trail: Enoree Passage, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Palmetto Trail: Enoree Passage is a mountain biking route in the Enoree Ranger District of the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests in South Carolina, managed by the Forest Service. The ride starts and ends at a short stretch of trail that passes within about a third of a mile of the Brick House campground, which makes it an easy add-on to an overnight stay. The route is a short out-and-back, about 0.7 miles long, with a total climb of about 160 feet. The steepest part comes early, at about 0.06 miles, with a grade of around 5 percent. The high point is roughly 540 feet, and the low point is about 455 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Clinton weather station show October highs around 75°F with lows near 49°F, and April and October are typically the most comfortable months, with typical averages from a nearby weather station in the low to mid 70s for highs and 40s for lows. Brick House is just 0.1 mile away. The Buncombe Horse Trail lies about 2.4 miles off, and the Palmetto Trail (En) is about 6.9 miles away. For time on the water, the Bush River is about 8.1 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Dec

    Best time to visit Palmetto Trail: Enoree Passage

    Best months: February–May and September–December. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      54° / 32°

    2. Feb

      58° / 34°

    3. Mar

      66° / 40°

    4. Apr

      75° / 48°

    5. May

      82° / 57°

    6. Jun

      88° / 66°

    7. Jul

      91° / 69°

    8. Aug

      89° / 68°

    9. Sep

      84° / 63°

    10. Oct

      75° / 49°

    11. Nov

      65° / 39°

    12. Dec

      56° / 33°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clinton, SC, 10.2 mi away at 655 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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