This is the 10.2-mile (16.4 km) 'Capital City Passage' section of the far longer 500-miles (800km) Palmetto Trail. This is an easy urban section that goes through the city of Columbia from Riverfront Park to Fort Jackson. It passes by the South Carolina State Capitol and the Horseshoe of the University of South Carolina.

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1. Lake Catherine loop from the South Carolina State House

25.6km

01:12

190m

This difficult 15.9-mile road cycling loop from the South Carolina State House offers lake views and a challenging workout.

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2. Lake Carolina loop from University of South Carolina

83.4km

03:41

690m

Cycle a moderate 51.8-mile loop from the University of South Carolina, gaining 2275 feet, with views of Lake Carolina and historical sites.

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3. Dovillier-McCay House loop from Automotive Building and Parking Garage

63.2km

03:07

450m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Location: Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States

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Palmetto Trail: Capital City Passage

1. Lake Catherine loop from the South Carolina State House

2. Lake Carolina loop from University of South Carolina

3. Dovillier-McCay House loop from Automotive Building and Parking Garage

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