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…

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…

A long and very strenuous hike to the top of South Carolinas tallest waterfall where you cross over it via a suspension bridge. Located deep inside Caesars Head State Park is the impressive 400+ waterfall – Raven Cliff Falls. It is the tallest waterfall in South Carolina and also one of the more difficult waterfalls…

A unique South Carolina park with hiking trails, sandstone formations, and a waterfall. Located in the center of South Carolina, about 30 minutes from Columbia, is the interesting and unique outdoor destination – Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve. Unlike anything you would expect to see in South Carolina, Peachtree Rock is filled with very unusual geological…

A beautiful park in downtown Columbia with a great 2.5 mile urban trail that follows the old canal route. Located in the capital city of Columbia South Carolina is one of the nicest urban trails you will find – The Riverfront Park and Historic Canal Trail. This 2 1/2 mile paved trail is mostly flat…

The ruins of a 250 year old church that are in a beautiful and tranquil area of South Carolina. In the low country of South Carolina, near the town of Beaufort, is the historic site and ruins of Prince William’s Parish Church which is more commonly referred to as the Old Sheldon Church Ruins. While…

A short and moderate loop hike inside Table Rock State Park with numerous waterfalls and cascades. Inside South Carolina’s Table Rock State Park is a short loop trail that is a beautiful walk through the woods that is packed with a number of water features. The 2 mile Carrick Creek Trail is rated as moderate…

A beautiful destination where you can relax and enjoy the ever changing flowers and plants on the bridge. *** Unfortunately the Flowering Bridge was lost during hurricane Helene in 2024 *** The Flowering Bridge of Lake Lure North Carolina is an example of how a group of volunteers can take something old, that was destine…

A large rock outcropping and forest area that houses unique and rare plant species to explore and enjoy. South Carolina’s Forty Acre Rock Heritage Preserve is a unique 2,267 acre preserve in the piedmont area of South Carolina. Although it is generally associated with the large rock outcropping for which it is named, which is…

Hike to 40ft tower at the summit of Flat Top Mountain. One of the more popular hikes inside Moses Cone Park. Inside the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock, is the 5 mile round trip hike to the highest point of the park – Flat Top Mountain.…

A short and moderate hike with big views from atop the historic fire tower on the summit of Albert Mountain. Sitting atop Albert Mountain, in the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina, is the 55ft tall Albert Mountain Fire Tower that offers excellent views of the surrounding mountains and beyond. On a good clear…

A very short hike to a beautifully long waterfall in the Nantahala National Forest. Two viewing areas provide up close views of Mooney Falls. Inside the Nantahala National Forest, near Franklin North Carolina, is the impressive Mooney Falls. This larger waterfall, typically with good flow, is difficult to view in its entirety due its shape…

At only 1/2 mile from the road, Big Laurel Falls is a great spot to visit, hang out, and enjoy while you are in the Nantahala National Forest. Near the end of Big Laurel Branch, inside the Nantahala Forest of North Carolina, is the quaint and easy to reach – Big Laurel Falls. While it…

A moderate 1 mile loop trail with the 60ft Morgan Rufus Falls as the highlight. Inside the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina is the easy to reach 60ft waterfall – Rufus Morgan Falls. The falls are accessed via a moderate 1 mile loop trail that is a wonderful walk through the forest. Depending…

It is only 1/2 mile to Douglas Falls which completely separates from the rock as it falls 60ft. In a very remote section of the Northern Pisgah National Forest of Western North Carolina is the unique and very beautiful – Douglas Falls. This 60ft gem of the forest freefalls from the ledge above creating a…

Two lessor known South Carolina waterfalls that are not far from the road and relatively easy to reach. On the Southern Edge of South Carolina’s Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, just off Highway 11, are two hidden waterfall gems on Slickum Creek – Last Falls on Slickum and Sweet Thing on Slickum. These two beauties are…

A short North Carolina waterfall that is very popular due to the natural beauty of the area and large swimming hole just below the falls. In the remote and rugged Wilson Creek area of North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest is the short waterfall and swimming hole – Hunt Fish Falls. While the waterfall isn’t very…

A series of falls and cascades on a short trail in the Glen Cannon Community. The drive in will also go by Glen Cannon Falls. Hidden away inside the community of Glen Cannon, in Pisgah Forest near Brevard North Carolina, is a waterfall that is an absolute beauty – Camp Creek Falls. This gem is…

An absolutely epic waterfall but very difficult to reach. Only experienced hikers should access English Falls. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Linville Falls, is the extremely beautiful but very difficult to reach – English Falls. While the trail to the falls is short, only about 1/2 a mile, it is loosely developed, exceptionally…

The highest visitor center on the Blue Ridge Parkway has excellent views in multiple directions. It also has a short trail to the top of Waterrock Knob. At the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway, almost at the literal end of the parkway, is the enhanced overlook at the visitors center at Waterrock Knob.…