Palmetto Trail Oconee Connector Passage & Station Cove Falls 4K

Our ninth hike of the year ... March 29, 2024
Unfortunately - the narration and hike description were too long for CZcams's liking ... so here's a short section of notes....
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Things to note ... as I mentioned - no dogs are allowed in the visitor center at the state park and you can't leave them unattended on the porch area. The visitor center store is nice and the employees were friendly. The Oconee Connector Passage is pretty easy. (other than the climb up from Station Cove Falls trail) - honestly, it's probably my 2nd favorite passage of the Palmetto Trail that l’ve done. Station Cove Falls is a pretty popular waterfall hike and one that's easy to get to and it seems like they've done some trail maintenance since the last time I was there. Jamassee Knob was a nice view - but it's such a small viewing/enjoying area at the top - I wouldn't go if it was going to be a busy day. The Lake trail was super easy and very enjoyable. Chestnut trail was nice - but not really to much to see other than the old dam. Hidden Falls trail was definitely worth doing - both for it's namesake and also Disappearing Falls.
It's more moderate in difficulty but if you take your time and watch your step - I feel like most people could do it. It's probably one of the easiest 15+ mile day hikes l've done ... well aside from me being silly and injuring myself - but I feel like if you're looking at extending your hiking distance - this would be a great trail to use because you can modify it on the go if you're not feeling like doing as much. And all the trails are pretty well maintained. The biggest obstacle was the BIG log on Tamassee Knob trail ... it was tricky to get over and it could be harder if it's wet because on the other side is dirt - so if it's rained it could be muddy/slippery. And I had to use my arms to kinda pull myself up and over coming back from the Knob - short person problem. Sally had no issues at all - and she loved all the waterfalls too!