There is something mesmerizing about hundreds of thousands of gallons of pure, clear water tumbling over a fall. Whether it is a lazy waterfall or a tumultuous torrent, waterfalls are as beautiful as they are fascinating. We have many, many waterfalls in the Lake Hartwell area. Each with their own unique character and charm. We invite you to visit them all and be reminded of the power and beauty of nature.

If you like to see waterfalls then you’re in for a treat. The upcountry has so many waterfalls that there is even a book entitled The Waterfalls of South Carolina; check out www.sctrails.net/Trails/ALLTRAILS/waterfalls/Waterfalls for more information. If waterfalls are your thing you may want to stay near Walhalla or Westminster because of their proximity to many waterfalls. The waterfalls are so very different in height and form. Also you have your choice of no hike, a short walk or a very strenuous hike to get to them. No hike is needed to see Issaqueenna Falls (near Walhalla). Brasstown Falls (west of Westminster) and Chauga Narrows (north of Walhalla) are short, fairly easy hikes. A moderate hike can get you to Blue Hole Falls (North of Walhalla). Bee Cove Falls and Big Bend Falls are both north of Walhalla and require a long difficult hike.

Georgia Toccoa Region | South Carolina Clemson Region

Georgia Toccoa Region
Anna Ruby Falls Hwy 356 Take Hwy 75 North from Helen Helen, GA www.fs.fed.us/conf/press/arf-hours 706-878-3574 Only a .5 mile easy paved hike to the double falls overlook. From here you can also hike the more difficult Smith Creek Trail this which is 4.6 miles one way to Unicoi State Park’s Little Creek campground (it is easier to hike down from Anna Ruby to Unicoi).	Tallulah Falls Tallulah Falls, GA Tallulah Falls has been called the Niagara Falls of the south because it was named after the waterfalls that cascade through a gorge. Visitors have been coming to see the falls since 1819.
Toccoa Falls at Toccoa Falls College Campus 325 Chapel Dr. Toccoa Falls, GA 30598 Off Hwy 17 North of Toccoa 706-886-6831 www.tfc.edu $ 1, Open Mon. – Sat. 8:30 – 6:00 pm, Sun. 12:00 – 5:00 pm 186 foot high waterfall, which is higher than Niagara Falls, and is the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi River, short path to the falls is handicapped accessible
South Carolina Clemson Region
Falls Park at the Reedy River Downtown Greenville www.fallspark.com/index_content 864-467-6662 Open year round 7am to 9pm (during daylight savings time until 10pm.) Enter Greenville on I-385 continue into the city, turn left onto South Main Street, drive to Falls Park at the Reedy River, which will be on the left. The trailhead is at the parking area. This park has paved and handicapped accessible trails. The easy 1/2 mile walking trail has a series of loops, a wonderful large curved pedestrian suspension bridge and waterfalls. The park has historical markers that detail the history of Greenville. Public restrooms are available.	Sumter National Forest 112 Andrews Pickens Circle Mountain Rest, SC 29664 www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms 864-638-9568 (office open Mon. – Fri., 8-12/12:30-4:30 Hiking/riding trails, fishing, hunting, camping, picnicking and rafting. 15 waterfalls, see website or get a map of the area to locate the trails that will lead to some of them. 350 miles of hiking trails are in this forest. Bikes are also allowed on some trails.
Issaqueenna Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel 206 N. Church St. Walhalla, SC I-85 exit 1 to SC 11, then SC 28 or from Walhalla drive West 6.9 miles on SC 28. Look for park signs. www.oconeecountry.com/stumphouse Free, Open daily 10am – 5pm, except Christmas Day or during inclement weather 864-638-4343 Take a flashlight and explore the long dark and a little wet Stumphouse Tunnel whose inside temperature is 56 degrees and it has 85% humidity year round. It’s a nice break from the summer heat. It’s fun, a little spooky, watch your step and don’t wear nice shoes. The tunnel was started by the Blue Ridge Railroad and was left uncompleted around the time of the Civil War. You can walk or drive a short way to the top of Issaqueenna Falls. Take an easy, very short walk to see the lovely 200 foot cascade. A hike to the bottom of the falls is a little steep, watch your step! There is a picnic area and another hiking trail. Port-a-lets are available.
Lower Whitewater Falls From Walhalla, drive north on Hwy 11, take a left on SC 130 to the entrance to this Duke Power’s Station Moderate one hour hike www.sctrails.net	Brasstown Falls From Westminster, drive west on US 76 for 12 miles, turn left on Brasstown Falls Rd (S-37-48), drive 4.2 miles, turn right onto FS 751, drive .5 mile and park. Follow path past barricade on FS 751, follow small path on right and any trail that branches off will lead to the falls and calm pool. www.sctrails.net/Trails/ALLTRAILS/waterfalls/Brasstown Triple cascade of falls that flows more then 120 feet, the hike to the falls is moderate and only takes about 20 minutes. There is a calm swimming hole at the bottom of the falls in case you’d like a dip.
	Chau Ram County Park 1220 Chau Ram Park Road Westminster, SC 29693 864.647.9286 7 AM until Dark www.scmountainlakes.com/uploads/Experience/Waterfalls 864-647-9286 7am to dusk On Chauga River, 40 foot waterfall, suspension bridge, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, tubing, canoeing, kayaking (four major sets of rapids lie within the park waters), fishing and camping.