South Carolina is filled with hidden gems that provide endless opportunities to explore the great outdoors in breathtaking surrounds. When it comes to scenic trails, whether you’re seeking something to occupy the entire day or just a quick escape, you’re sure to find it here!
Over in the northwestern portion of the state, the little-known King Creek Falls towers over the end of a short and sweet 0.8 mile trail.
alltrails/Robert Wagner The waterfall stands an impressive 70 feet high and pours water down a cascading steep stack of rock ledges to a plunge pool below that’s lined with golden hues of soil.
The trail is rated easy and should take less than 20-30 minutes each way.
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alltrails/Lindsey Reynolds A slight elevation gain of a little more than 200 feet is easily conquered. However, recent reports note a large tree has fallen over the trail just before you get to the waterfall. Expect to climb over it if you want to get a look at King Creek Falls.
And you will want too!
TripAdvisor/Rita J Some other fallen trees, strategically placed by Mother Nature, provide an ideal spot to sit and gaze in awe of this colossal wonder.
The trail is well marked and easy to locate.
TripAdvisor/Angelica B Just head to the parking lot at Burrells Ford Campground off Burrells Ford Road. (Here’s a link that will steer you to the parking lot.) Park your vehicle, walk past the red gate and continue a short distance down the gravel road until you see the trail marker.
What do you think? Is this a weekend meant for chasing waterfalls?
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Learn more about King Creek Falls Trail at this link on the alltrails.com website!
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The waterfall stands an impressive 70 feet high and pours water down a cascading steep stack of rock ledges to a plunge pool below that’s lined with golden hues of soil.
alltrails/Lindsey Reynolds
A slight elevation gain of a little more than 200 feet is easily conquered. However, recent reports note a large tree has fallen over the trail just before you get to the waterfall. Expect to climb over it if you want to get a look at King Creek Falls.
TripAdvisor/Rita J
Some other fallen trees, strategically placed by Mother Nature, provide an ideal spot to sit and gaze in awe of this colossal wonder.
TripAdvisor/Angelica B
Just head to the parking lot at Burrells Ford Campground off Burrells Ford Road. (Here’s a link that will steer you to the parking lot.) Park your vehicle, walk past the red gate and continue a short distance down the gravel road until you see the trail marker.
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