Waterfall Hikes in South Carolina (SC)

In South Carolina most waterfalls are in the Upstate where the Blue Ridge foothills meet the Piedmont, with steep rocky headwaters cutting narrow gorges and river valleys; the coastal plain is largely flat while lowland rivers and Congaree's floodplain offer swampy trails. Hikes tend to be moderate—short but rugged creek crossings and steep scrambles—with few easy or drive-up sites, and the state is notable for small seasonal cascades tucked into compact pocket gorges. See waterfalls near major South Carolina cities .