Although Hooker Falls is short in height, only 14 feet, yet it is breathtaking to view. Hooker Falls flows on Little River inside Dupont State Forest. Hooker Falls was named for Edmund Hooker, who operated a mill below the falls in the late 1800s. The waterfall was seen in the movie Last of the Mohicans… [Read More]
Easy Waterfalls to Hike To
Easy hikes are known for being generally flat with only a few up/down sections. They are usually maintained trails that don't have many obstacles.
Most, if any, obstacles can be walked around, as the paths are normally wider than more difficult hiking trails. Most easy trails are short, but may not necessarily be so.
Easy trails can walked by most, including small children, although, as with anything, they may want to be carried some or all of the way.
Reedy River Falls/Falls Park
Reedy River Falls is located right in downtown Greenville, South Carolina in Falls Park. Falls Park is a 26 acre park with a waterfall, trails, wooden swings and Liberty Bridge (a large suspension bridge which is amazing to look at in the evening). Reedy River Falls is a 40 foot waterfall. Reedy River Falls is… [Read More]
Wigwam Falls
Wigwam Falls is a pretty waterfall that is really easy to access. It is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Park in the Yankee Horse Ridge parking lot (milepost 34.4). Take the stairs on the right side of the parking lot and turn right on the railroad tracks. On your left there is a trail… [Read More]
Lover’s Leap/High Falls (at Rock City)
Love this waterfall! It is inside Rock City, however you can view the falls without going to Rock City. This being said, I still highly recommend going to Rock City as there is so much to do there including nature trails, and caves with stories told in miniature models. Lover’s Leap gets its name from… [Read More]
Tallulah Gorge & Falls
Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Multiple trails around the park take you to several overlooks. There are several impressive views of the gorge and it’s waterfalls. There are also exhibits inside the park building that highlight the town, and animals located in the gorge area and the ecosystem. Several… [Read More]
Toccoa Falls
Toccoa Falls is located in Stephens County, Georgia on the campus of Toccoa Falls College. The waterfall has a 186 feet vertical drop, making it one of the highest free-falling waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. The hike to the falls is easy with a wide compacted scenic path that follows the river. The trail… [Read More]