Solo Backpacking on the PALMETTO TRAIL

In this three day section hike on the Palmetto Trail I am making up some road sections that were skipped during my 2023 section hike from Santee to Peak. A three mile section to connect Boyd (aka Cook Mnt.) to Fort Jackson, 6 miles within Fort Jackson military base, and the big one, 25 miles from Capital City Passage to the Peak to Prosperity Passage at the Alston Trail Head. I was also able to knock out the Lynch's Woods Passage as well.
I took US Rt. 176, rather than SR 215 from Columbia to Peak, the much busier but shorter route, to document what it looks like for those who may choose to take this route. I will show some of the restaraunts along the way as well as how many miles have sidewalks.
Live Stream from Altson Trail Head
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Previous Section Hikes (First 250 miles of Palmetto Trail)
Awenda, Swamp Fox, Lake Moultrie
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Lake Moultrie, Eutaw Springs, Santee
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Santee and High Hills
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High Hills, Wateree, Boyd (aka Cooks Mnt.), Fort Jackson
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Fort Jackson, Capital City, Peak to Prosperity to Newberry
• Backpacking 130 Miles ...
0:00-0:40 Intro
0:40-7:13 Boyd Passage to Fort Jackson road section
7:40-18:00 Inside Fort Jackson Millitary Base
18:00-21:35 Arrival to Alston Trail Head and setting up camp
21:35-27:36 Getting water, cooking dinner and road walk plan
27:36-31:40 Morning day 2 by the Broad River and Railroad Trestle
31:40-33:15 Arrival in Columbia to begin road walk
33:15-47:18 18 miles of US Rt.176 road walk and finding stealth camp
47:18-51:44 Day 3 and finishing final 7 miles of road walk connector to Peak
51:44-54:09 Lynch's Woods Passage and final thoughts

[@JUANORQUIO]

W❤W! That’s Awesome! Cheers for more incredible and exciting adventures!

[@gabriele1975]

Nice work showcases the Palmetto Trail. I definitely enjoyed seeing the woods in the midst of the road walks.

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks! even on the road walk sections, there is still always beautiful woods nearby to gaze upon!

[@zakkmiller8242]

Always love seeing your positive spirit, brother. Its inspiring! Taking my first trip of 2024 in 2 weeks at the Charles C Deam Wilderness. Your videos are getting me pumped up!! Thanks for filming the adventures man. Big love as always!!

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks, Zakk! That is so awesome. Glad you’re gonna get out there! That’s a great place for a first backpack trip! Always enjoy reading your comments!

[@JourneyontheTrail]

Awesome job showing the road side of the trail! I laughed out loud when you asked Alexa to start the coffee….I’d say that’s the future of backpacking inventions there!! Thanks as always for sharing bud!

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks AJ! I just got back from another 130 miles down there and half of it was road!!! My feet were starting to scream at me! I'm currently at mile 415 of the Palmetto with about 90 miles left, nearly all mountains! And once again, I had to make my own coffee every morning, lol!

[@Maxspeed1998]

Great video! Excited to see the next section!

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Tom! Just got back a few days ago from anther 130 mile section and can't wait to begin editing it!

[@JoshEbersole]

You’ve almost got me convinced to go trail running 😂

[@jasonwish-]

Almost?! Haha. How did your little run feel? I always feel great for the first 10 or 15 miles and then I’m always ready to quit ha!

[@foreverstorytime2566]

Man oh man I’ve wanted to get out to the Palmetto. It’s been a warm winter here in Michigan, but even a warm winter has me craving nicer weather like this.

[@jasonwish-]

Yeah, I can’t wait to get back on the trail and knock out another 120 miles starting this Tuesday morning! But I’m also looking forward to a huge canoe trip with my wife on the Big Manistee in Michigan in late summer!

[@foreverstorytime2566]

@@jasonwish- oh nice!! Have a good time out there. Also, enjoy the Big Manistee! I’m planning to backpack on the Manistee River Trail again this summer. I love the area. Cheers, T

[@DMSAdventures]

This was the first time Mister noticed your tent is camouflage. he said, "Oh, thats smart!" Looks like it paid off on your last night. My goodness that was super noisy! Good thing you were able to get to some mostly quiet spots to sleep. Those lunch packet thingies looked interesting! I'm always looking for something easy. I'd probably be the only one that would eat it though. When we come back from our vaca down there Rugged Mountain Momma always wants to stop along the road and pick up some cotton... we still haven't yet! that looked cool, we'd probably take a lil home! Looking forward to your full Palmetto Trail video!

[@jasonwish-]

How in the world did Mr. not know I had a camo duplex, lol, I’ve taken it on almost every trip for five years! I might even bring it to the Indiana meet up ha! Yes, it was pretty darn noisy but like I said in the video, it doesn’t really bother me anymore and it is nice to have some restaurant options after being in the woods for days and days. Looking forward to getting back on the Palmetto this Tuesday and a majority of it will be off of the roads! Thanks for watching guys!

[@DMSAdventures]

You know... thats a good question! I have no idea why he hadn't noticed that before! We watch almost all of your videos together. Chalk it up to being a 7 year old boy I guess. Hey if you do come to the Indiana meetup you gotta let me know what your favorite ice cream treat is if you have one. We do an Ice Cream Bar for everybody and we will hook you up!@@jasonwish-

[@harrybaldwin3]

Nice! I saw when you were in SC doing these sections but when I didn’t see the uploads I was worried you didn’t film them. Glad you did. Can’t wait to see when you get to the Enoree Passage. That goes right by the town I grew up in.

[@jasonwish-]

Yes, I normally film all of my trips but sometimes it takes several weeks to get them edited and I’m often behind on other trips that took place prior. I will be on the Enoree passage this Tuesday!

[@harrybaldwin3]

@@jasonwish- very cool! Good luck and hope you enjoy it

[@user-vl4sq8uq3p]

Camping with road noise. White noise generator usually works for me.

[@jasonwish-]

Fortunately, my camping spot was fairly quiet. I always carry earplugs for reasons such as that or snoring companions.

[@matthewjohnson6258]

You walked right by my old AND my new house (which are not very close together...).

[@matthewjohnson6258]

It's too bad I didn't know you were out there, I could have pointed you to a nice cozy, safe, camping spot (my backyard).

[@jasonwish-]

That would have been awesome! But to be honest with you I enjoy stealth camping!

[@jasonwish-]

Currently on my way back down to pick up where I left off in Newberry!

[@rosesmith6208]

looks like alot of crape myrtles. probably pronounced the same as believe, (ee) sound I think the i is almost silent. heesees perhaps? next time always put extra water in the truck if you going to be using it between trails. you seem to rush into things and forget things, I would of thought you being experienced so you know what you need adn dont need. but anyway teh winter time is ideal for hiking in the south. ohio yo rright is very cold in january, today is beautiful we have had spring temps. really nice. my chickens love it as Ilet them out.

[@jasonwish-]

I do believe I’m very experienced and I normally have everything I need, but every once in a while, you forget the little things and they can turn into big ones! Yeah, here in Ohio today I went on a jog in a T-shirt and I was sweating, but more frigid cold weather on the way and I’ll be glad to be back in South Carolina when it hits ha ha.

[@rosesmith6208]

camellia shrub perhaps? the bloom in the winter in teh south, sure is noisy

[@jasonwish-]

Possibly. Sure it was noisy but at least it was a short lived and offered some good eats…I can handle a couple noisy days on a 500 mile trail 😁

[@DraGon-cg6ge]

Tu parla italiano?

[@jasonwish-]

Only English

[@DraGon-cg6ge]

@@jasonwish- thanks for the answer!