South Carolina Waterfalls Day Trip

This waterfall day trip is family friendly and is comprised of five waterfalls. Each of the waterfalls is a different style than the others making this a unique and beautiful trip. This waterfall road trip clocks in at just under three hours.

Wildcat Branch Falls

Wildcat Branch Falls is one of my favorite waterfalls. This waterfall is super easy to get to and has a roadside view. It’s a 30 foot waterfall that you can walk right up to the water’s edge right in front of it.

There’s also a middle fall and high fall that are not visible from the road, however there is a moderate trail that leads up to them. Neither are as impressive as the first fall, but the trail goes through a nice wooded area. The moderate trail begins at a set of stone stairs that lead you to the second waterfall (only a 10 footer).

The trail continues across some stepping stones to another staircase. Follow the dirt path past the remains of an old home to the third and last waterfall. The trail leading to the top of this fall has been closed due to safety concerns, however you can still see the waterfall from the end of trail and it is quite pretty.

Reedy River Falls

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 actually made up of three separate waterfalls with several smaller cascades surrounding the waterfalls.

The trails throughout the park make it easy for both wheelchairs and strollers to get to excellent waterfall views. You can literally walk right up to the falls if you want. The park is well lit at night, and they even put colored lights around the different areas to make it look very nice.

There are many other interesting things to do in Greenville while you are in the area. If you have extra time or multiple days to do this trip, click here to discover other fun things to do while in Greenville.

Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls is located inside Cedar Falls park in Greenville County. The Reedy River at this point widens to over 200 feet, cascading over rocks to create a beautiful and picturesque waterfall.

Currently there is a partially paved hiking trail that runs alongside the Reedy River by the waterfall and the dam. There are also many little pathways that take you right down to the water’s edge.

There’s also picnic areas and a really nice playground if you want to spend a day with the family at the park. If you are in the Greenville area, you may want to add this to your list of things to do in the area.

Station Cove Falls

Station Cove Falls (also known as Oconee Station Falls or Station Falls) is a 60 foot waterfall located in Sumter National Forest in Oconee County, South Carolina. The trail is an easy, 30-minute hike through the beautiful Appalachian forest, which takes you to Station Cove Falls, a stepped 60-foot waterfall.

The short, easy trail is mostly flat and crosses a couple of wooden footbridges and the creek. The 0.5-mile hike begins behind the bulletin board.  Follow to a wooden stile.  Cross the stile and in 0.15 mile you will come to Station Creek. Cross on the stepping stones.  The falls will be visible on the right. Continue 100 feet on the trail up Station Creek to the base of the falls.

If you have time, be sure to check out the nearby Oconee Station State Historic Site (about 1 mile),which the county’s first European settlers built in 1792. The block house was used as a military outpost to guard against attacks by the Cherokee Indians. During the early 1800s the Indians used the building as a trading post.

The adjacent Richards house, constructed in 1805, was built by William Richards, a soldier who served nearby and decided to remain after the Revolution. It is thought to be the first brick house built in the northwest corner of South Carolina.

Issaqueena Falls

Issaqueena Falls is a 100 foot waterfall located inside Stumphouse Tunnel Park (note that there is a $5 parking fee at the park) about 7 miles west of Walhalla.  Issaqueena Falls can be viewed from a observation deck about 200 yards from the parking lot. However, it is sometimes obstructed by the trees.

From the observation deck there is a steep trail to your right that will take you to the base of the waterfall. The trail to the observation deck is easy, however the trail to the base of the waterfall is moderate.

If you are spending more than a day in this area we will be adding additional waterfall multi-day trips, so please keep checking our website for updates with additional waterfall trips.