A 30ft waterfall with enormous flow over the falls. The highest waterfall on the Chattooga River. Located on the Chattooga River in the far Northwest corner of South Carolina, in the Sumter National Forest, is the largest waterfall on the Chattooga River – Big Bend Falls. With a total drop of about 30ft, Big Bend … Read more
A very short hike that is much easier to reach than the other Brasstown Falls but you do have to cross Brasstown Creek. Just upriver from the beautiful but strenuous to reach Brasstown Falls is the smaller sibling Little Brasstown Falls. This little gem is much easier to reach and is less than a quarter … Read more
A short but strenuous and difficult hike to a very beautiful and remote South Carolina waterfall that doesn’t receive a lot of traffic. Hidden in the Sumter National Forest of South Carolina, is the lesser known gem of a waterfall – Sid’s Falls. This epic waterfall is over 50 feet tall, exceptionally beautiful and well … Read more
A five mile round trip hike through a beautiful section of the forest takes you to the mighty Chattooga River and the wonderful Opossum Creek Falls. In the far western corner of South Carolina, in the Sumter National Forest, is the 50ft Opossum Creek Falls. It is reached via a pleasant and moderate 2.4 mile … Read more
A short round trip hike that is just over 3 miles and you visit both the Chattooga River and one of the more picturesque waterfalls in the area. Right on the border between South Carolina and Georgia, in the Sumter National Forest, is the stunning 50 foot Long Creek Falls. These beautiful falls are only … Read more
A historical and cultural site that contains a large boulder with a large number of petroglyphs on it. Inside the Nantahala National Forest of Jackson County is an interesting rock known as Judaculla Rock. This large soapstone is a historical landmark, that is also a Cherokee Cultural Heritage site. It contains a large number of … Read more
A short hike to a very tall 100+ ft waterfall in the Southern Pisgah National Forest. A kid friendly hike. Just North of Brevard North Carolina, a few miles past the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, is the 100+ft waterfall – Daniel Ridge Falls. Also referred to as Tom’s Spring Falls and Jackson Falls, this … Read more
Two beautiful waterfalls (with funny names!) that are less than a mile from the road. This kid friendly spot is a must-see location. On the far western end of South Carolina, right on the Georgia border, are two beautiful waterfalls that are very easy to reach although funny to say – Licklog and Pigpen Falls. … Read more
A series of waterfalls and cascades along a short section of Bee Cove Creek is found at the end of this difficult hike. In the Northwest corner of South Carolina, in the Sumter National Forest, is a mountainous region that contains numerous waterfalls. One of those waterfalls, is the remote and difficult to reach – … Read more
A moderate loop hike to the top of a bald granite summit with spectacular views of the North Carolina mountains. On the southwest corner of the DuPont State Forest stands an exposed granite bluff – Cedar Rock Mountain. Being very popular with both hikers and mountain bikers, this short trail offers stunning views from atop … Read more