Forsythe Canyon Creek Falls is a 2-mile out-and-back trail near Boulder, Colorado. Getting there requires several miles of driving on dirt roads, but a 4×4 or high clearance is not necessary to access the trailhead. The lot is large but … Continued
Opossum Creek Falls is a 50-foot waterfall in upstate South Carolina. The waterfall is upstream from the convergence with the Chattooga River, meaning that this is near the state border with Georgia. The trailhead is just off a gravel forestry … Continued
Riley Moore Falls is a great place to waste a summer day. The area features a natural, sandy beach and plenty of room to spread out and play in the Chauga River. The cascade is only 12 feet high, but … Continued
Chau-Ram Falls is nestled in Chau-Ram County Park in upstate South Carolina. The park has a $2 entry fee per vehicle and features public camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, and kayaking. There are restrooms, showers, a vending machine, and even a … Continued
Yellow Branch Falls is a 50-foot cascade near Walhalla, SC. It’s practically across the street from Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel, so you could make a day of visiting attractions in the area. There is a parking lot with a … Continued
Scotsman Creek Falls is a 55-foot waterfall near Cashiers, North Carolina. The creek flows into the Chattooga River downstream. Much like nearby Andrew Ramey Falls and Lower Bearwallow Falls, this is more of a bushwack than a trail. There are … Continued
Andrew Ramey Falls is an impressive cascade in Oconee County, South Carolina. The pool at the base of the falls is only about 18 inches deep, but it’s sandy and would make for a great lounging area on a hot … Continued
Oconee Station is a Revolutionary War era homestead located in northwest South Carolina. The site features a paved parking lot, picnic tables, restrooms, and a small lake. There is no fee to park at the site, but contributions are welcome. … Continued
I have hiked this area pretty thoroughly. I’ve done the Art Loeb Trail in sections both ways and have thru-hiked it twice. Last time, I day-hiked it in 13 hours. I’ve done Cat Gap and John Rock. So imagine my … Continued
Bee Cove Falls is a two-stage, 70-foot waterfall in the Mountain Rest area of South Carolina. It’s actually closer to Cashiers, North Carolina, than any other popular city in the area. The falls are 2.1 miles down a primitive forestry … Continued