Solo Backpacking 130 Miles on the Palmetto Trail / Newberry to Peach Country - Ep. 1 of 2

This two part series showcases my experience on a 130 mile section through 9 passages of the Palmetto Trail from the middle of the Newberry Passage where I left of in 2023 to the end of the Peach Country Passage in Landrum.
Part 1 includes the following passages: Newberry, Enoree and Blackstock Battlefield, Glenn Springs and the first half of Croft.
Part 2 will include the following passages: Last half of Croft, Cedar Springs, Hub City Connector, USC USC Upstate and Peach Country.
Previous section hikes on the Palmetto Trail
2022 Section Hike (first 5 passages)
Part 1 - Awendaw to Lake Moultrie
• Solo Backpacking 120 M...
Part 2 - Lake Moultrie to Santee
• Solo Backpacking 120 M...
2023 Section Hike (6 passages)
Part 1 Lake Marion and High Hills of Santee Passages:
• Backpacking 130 Miles ...
Part 2 Wateree, Boyd (aka Cook's Mnt.) and Fort Jackson Passages:
• Backpacking 130 Miles ...
Part 3 Fort Jackson Passage to Newberry Passage:
• Backpacking 130 Miles ...
2024 Section Hike Columbia to Peak road connector, Lynch's Woods and inside Fort Jackson:
• Solo Backpacking on th...
0:00-0:52 Intro
0:52-3:46 Finshing the Newberry Passage
3:46-5:56 Day 2 packing up camp and starting Enoree Passage
5:56-13:38 Enoree Passage to Brickhouse Campground mile 0-16
13:38-19:47 Enoree Passage mile 16-25
19:47-29:18 Enoree Passage mile 25-38 to Sedalia Campground
29:18-34:34 Road walk connecting Enoree to Blackstock Battelfied
34:34-43:37 Blackstock Battlefield
43:17-46:54 Road walk from Blackstock Battlefield to Glenn Springs
46:54-51:53 Glenn Springs Passage
51:53-57:25 Croft Passage first 5 miles

[@harrybaldwin3]

Yes! Loved it. Thanks for the video . I’ve been looking forward to this one.

[@jasonwish-]

You are welcome, sorry for the long wait, been filming and editing two farm videos per week and time has been in short supply...thanks for waiting patiently Harry!

[@harrybaldwin3]

@@jasonwish- it was worth the wait 😎

[@jamesosborne5950]

Love it when it lets me know a Jason wish video is on . Like always great video brother

[@jasonwish-]

You are very welcome, appreciate you watching as always

[@anthony_privett]

Great video Jason. I can’t wait to watch the next one.

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Anthony, I'm starting to work on part two this week. Did I see that you are doing the Sheltowee Hiker Challenge this year?

[@anthony_privett]

@@jasonwish- I am doing the hiker challenge this year. I wanted to hike the Sheltowee again, but unfortunately with work/life I can’t thru-hike it. Hopefully one day I can though.

[@haroldsams-hs]

Awesome video! thanks for sharing

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Harold, glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikecannon8573]

Looks like a great place to hike. I like that it’s mostly flat.

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Mike, it’s definitely a great place to hike during the colder months in Ohio! The final 100 miles in the mountains will not be flat however!

[@JoshEbersole]

I bet that area is gorgeous in the summer.

[@jasonwish-]

Oh, for sure! I’m hoping the mountain sections are in full color when I get back down there this fall, thanks Josh!

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

Enjoyed the video Jason! Looked like a great place to hike. I pass through that area quite a bit and sure enjoy the scenery. Thanks for sharing!

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Chris! Love the Carolina scenery as well!

[@JourneyontheTrail]

Another great section! Can’t believe it’s been a few years since I’ve hit any of the Palmetto Trail but it’s been great following on your journey! Thanks as always for sharing bud!

[@jasonwish-]

Well, hopefully you can make it back on to it here in the near future! Glad you’re enjoying the journey, thanks AJ!

[@DMSAdventures]

I really do like the longer videos! The only 2 downsides is finding the time to watch the whole thing and remembering what to comment on by the end! Part 2 of our Palmetto Trail video comes out tomorrow and it turns out I found Mister's current limit. 17 miles in a day. So we were sitting here watching you knock out 25 in a day and now he has context to know how far that is! You mentioned at some point you were going to "Jump" onto a road walk. When you got to it Rugged Mountain Sister pointed out that you didn't actually JUMP onto it.... teenagers! 🙂 Its funny how you are so far inland and it still looks the same as the earliest parts of the Swamp Fox Passage. I ended up really liking the Awendaw Passage. Hiking along the river marsh was nice. How did you forget your GoPro of all things!!?? Thats hilarious! Then leaving the camera on timelapse.... I would SO do that too! KZbinr fails! 🙂 Those road walks are killers! I would not be looking forward to 11 miles on a road! Mister thought those coyotes sounded a little too close! Oh the drone!! You've got the worse luck! I just stopped flying mine because of the Remote ID laws and the KZbin monetization issues and everything. If I get to upgrade to a mini 4 I might start using it again... I'm just short about $1000 to get one! Maybe if I took out stock in Backpacker Meals I could earn enough to get one!! ;-) Great adventure Jason!

[@jasonwish-]

Holy moly! You definitely win the award for best comments! I love it! Ok, where to start..... I just watched you and Mister walk 17 miles last night, great video! What a trooper! Future FKTer right there, lol. Those are some big miles for you guys! Haha, yeah I like to "jump" onto road walks. These final 100 miles will start to look a lot different now as I head into the mountains...I can't wait! It actually crosses the Foothills Trail near the end and I will be parking my truck at the western terminus of the foothills since it's only a mile from the end of the Palmetto trail. Its so easy to make silly mistakes isn't? I'm pretty fortunate to not have made many more and have never lost footage or audio in 8 years, so I feel pretty fortunate! I love hearing coyotes, doesn't bother me a bit as long as they move on so I can sleep, lol! I got me a new drone already, but I've contemplated not bringing it anymore mainly because of weight and the hassel of packing and unpacking each day and the time it takes to stop and fly it. I plan to go ahead and get my part 107 license this year, hopefully I can get it before I get busted, lol. My brother has two commercial freeze driers for his candy business, I need to start making my own meals! Thanks guys, hope to see ya all soon in Indiana!

[@darrenroberts1713]

Great vid! GOBLUE!〽️

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Darren! Go Bucks!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Excellent Video Jason. Now that I live in upstate SC. I’m definitely going to hit some of these passages. 👍

[@jasonwish-]

Even though there are a lot of road walking sections in that area it was still a great place to be during the winter and can’t wait to get into the mountains this fall! Thanks, Tom!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@jasonwish- Yeah let me know! I may be able to shuttle you.

[@jasonwish-]

Awesome, I’ll keep you posted!

[@Maxspeed1998]

Great video Jason, been enjoying the series. Looking forward to the next one!

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Tom, appreciate you taking the time to watch and enjoy!

[@cgriggsiv]

Good morning Jason Nice to see you back out trying to finish this trailer off Safe travels Sorry about the drone being busted up That's added weight you don't need anymore Just take out the SD card When you get the next campground area chuck the remains and stash away the SD and you'll be a lot faster

[@jasonwish-]

I thougt about doing that but I thought maybe i could fix it but looks beyond my capabilties so I already bought another one but doubt i'll carry the weight next time. I hope to finiish entire trail this fall. Thanks CG

[@redshepherdoutdoors7201]

First! Woohoo! (Always wanted to do that 😂)

[@jasonwish-]

Hey you beat the Colonel and CG to it this time, good job, lol

[@kellydtth2749]

Thanks for treading where I can’t. Fun as always. Thanks man. What do you use as a wicking material in your alcohol stove?

[@jasonwish-]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch, glad you enjoyed it!

[@benc.3518]

In o ree..😁

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks, I have no idea why I was saying honor ee

[@crowstudios300]

I hear Ohio drone repair is good for fixing you up from your crash…I’ve contemplated, regarding freeze dried, if it would be more economical to purchase those big survival food tubs and just source your meals from those; they’re all freeze dried and there surely must be some savings in a bulk purchase…

[@jasonwish-]

Yeah, I may reach out to them to see how much they would charge to fix it but I already bought a used new one for 280 bucks Some of those freeze dried companies do sell big canisters of their meals and I’m sure there’s many of the survival food companies that have them as well but I have heard they don’t taste as good. My brother has his own commercial freeze dryer, I just need to start taking my extra food over there and freeze drying it down for huge savings!

[@crowstudios300]

@@jasonwish- ​​⁠oh yes! If you have access to your own freeze dryer that is for sure the way to go. I’ve had friends send me dinners they’ve freeze dried and they were absolutely wonderful and far surpassed anything I’ve tried commercially. I’ve dealt with Ohio Drone Repair several times making purchases for our police department….they are very approachable and responsive. Good luck on your drone healing 😂. My wife, son and I did another trial of our kayaks last week and we have made plans to do one more flat water weekend at Leesville before we try a river trip…thank you again for all of your guidance!!

[@user-no1ke2me1t]

It's nice weather out there in North Carolina. and here the snow has just begun to melt, mud and slush are everywhere.How is your fasciitis, does it bother you?

[@jasonwish-]

Faciitis hasn't bothered me for years, thank goodness. I was actually in SC but very close to NC, either way, it was much better than Ohio weather, that's for sure! Where are you located that still has snow melting?

[@johnnyjet3384]

The reason why you left your camera behind was you were thinking about your tomatoes

[@jasonwish-]

Haha, I was glad to leave them behind for a week but it was certainly stressful wondering about them everyday!

[@kellydtth2749]

Sorry, carbon felt. Jumped the gun.

[@jasonwish-]

No worries, I love the cat can stove because of how quiet and light it is.

[@donniemabry1470]

Have you ever walk in to a bear why walking into the woods Jason

[@jasonwish-]

Yes, I walked up on one in late May in Gaylord Michigan area back in the late 90's while mushroom hunting and just three years ago one walked into our camp looking for food in Jordan River Valley in Northern Michigan while on a backpacking trip...I have the later one on film...kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqibppyFjs2lobcsi=BsArRw3AwhAgyT_f

[@donniemabry1470]

Did you claim a tree for safety lol I did it why turkey hunting it was scary on me black bear

[@jasonwish-]

@@donniemabry1470 we were able to scare it off by yelling at it but then it went to the next camp and tore his bear proof Ursack food bag off the tree and carried it off.

[@donniemabry1470]

I always take me some bear spray why hiking and camping.