Slicking Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainNo public access
Slicking Falls isn't open to the public. There's no public trail or parking, so please don't trespass or park at neighboring properties. See public waterfalls nearby.
Slicking Falls is in Greenville Water's Table Rock Reservoir watershed, which is closed to the public. Do not enter.
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About Slicking Falls
Nearby Falls Worth Visiting
Raven Cliff Falls, the tallest waterfall in South Carolina at 420 feet, lies 3.2 miles to the northeast. Also nearby: Bridal Veil Falls (120 ft, 8.5 mi) and Rainbow Falls (100 ft, 7.7 mi).
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Slicking Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Slicking Falls?
✅ Swimming is allowed
When to Visit
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Table Rock Reservoir Tailrace, 2.1 miles away, not on Slicking Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
4 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
Lower than usual for this time of year
Based on 9 years of record
0.68 ft
Water depth at gauge
60°F
WarmVery comfortable
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is lower than usual for this time of year. Water temperature is a bracing 60 degrees F, limit your time in the water.
About This Gauge
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge TABLE ROCK RESERVOIR TAILRACE NR CLEVELAND, SC (3 km away).
Today
Low
4 cfs
6/10Tomorrow
Low
4 cfs
6/10Tue
Low
4 cfs
6/10Wed
Low
4 cfs
6/10Thu
Low
4 cfs
6/10Fri
Low
5 cfs
6/10Sat
Low
4 cfs
6/10Best window: Today — low flow, sunny (trip score 6/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from late January to mid March, peaking in February.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
Know when to go.
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Is Slicking Falls Frozen?
Updated about 17 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Slicking Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 49°F to 38°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 4 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
1-meter lidar measures about 235 feet of descent through Slicking Falls, a steep tiered drop rather than a single free fall. The brink sits at about 1,892 feet above sea level.
Steep ground runs through the entire stretch: about 222 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the pin and 116 feet in the 500 feet below it. Facing south, the falls sit in full sun for most of the day, best photographed early or late.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 1,892 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 235 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- South
- Sunlit most of the day. Go early or late for softer light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading south).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Elevation
1,880 feet above sea level
Coordinates
35.075118° N, -82.704019° W
Land Management
Managed by NGO No Public Access
Where to Stay
Hampton Inn Brevard
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Nearby Campground
KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP
10.9 miles away · 1 sites
Overview Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in the area, including hiking, picnicking, scenic driving, swimming, fishing, mountain biking and more.Recreation This is a great place for campers to simply relax in the woods and listen to the sound of the creek. Visitors can also explore the area's numerous hiking trails, check out crystal clear waterfalls or fish for trout in the creek and
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Nearby Attractions
Table Rock State Park and Caesars Head State Park are nearby and have public waterfall trails.
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