Description: The hike up to Falls Creek Falls involves some steep climbing up an old logging road through a boulder-choked ravine. Although, after this strenuous, hour-long uphill journey, you will be treated to two major views of an oft-overlooked 100-foot waterfall – certainly among the finest in Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. The first is looking up at the falls, which requires walking carefully over some slippery rocks and using the guide cable. The second view is on the eastern side, next to the upper levels of the falls. You will need to turn right (north) on a short spur that parallels the stream. Please stay on the path, as there are some rare and sensitive plants in this area.

Height: 100 feet

Length of hike: 1.5 miles one way

Time to hike: 1 hour

Difficulty: Moderate

Creek or river: Falls Creek

USGS Quadrangle: Standingstone Mountain

Directions to falls:

1. From Greenville, drive north on US 276 to Cleveland and the junction with SC 11.

2. Continue on US 276 for 1.4 miles and turn right onto River Falls Road (Greenville County S-23-97). (An F-Mart convenience store is at this intersection.)

3. Drive 4 miles and turn right onto Duckworth Road. (Look for the Palmetto Bible Camp sign.)

4. Drive 0.5 mile and turn right onto Falls Creek Road. (Here will be a second Palmetto Bible Camp sign.)

5. Drive 0.4 mile (into the Palmetto Bible Camp) and cross a small bridge (small waterfall on your left) and park on the left (north). Be sure to register before starting out on the Falls Creek Trail (orange blazes).

6. You will cross several creeks, including (at 0.7 mile) Little Falls Creek and at approximately 1.4 miles you will be at Falls Creek Falls.

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Information: Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, 8155 Geer Highway, Cleveland, SC, 29635. 864-836-6115