Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2025

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3.26 km

Palmetto Trail: Capital City Passage

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 …

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32.5 km

Lake Carolina

Lake Carolina is the fulcrum of a thriving community area filled with outdoor and recreational activities. There are 30 miles of winding bike and nature trails in the area as well as water activities.

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75.8 km

Dovillier-McCay House

This beautiful Greek Revival home was first owned by local artist Eugene Dovillier. It is known locally as the Mc Cay House for its current owner. It is a very …

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81.9 km

South Carolina State House

This impressive and beautiful building is strategically placed in downtown Columbia and this is where the both the state executive and legislative branches meet. Since its construction in 1786, the …

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83.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.4 km

15.6 km

4.87 km

3.29 km

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.9 km

8.29 km

210 m

Elevation

Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Lake Carolina loop from University of South Carolina — Columbia

Palmetto Trail: Capital City Passage

Lake Carolina

Dovillier-McCay House

South Carolina State House

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