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Summary: I only travelled a small portion of the total length of this trail for this hike, turning off to view an awesome waterfall and hike alongside a beautiful boulder field w/ the river runnung through it and in some cases under huge boulders. My four year old son went for this trip and it was the perfect length and difficulty for him, rest assured us adults will love this one as well. The trail is mostly level except for the approach to the falls which runs uphill fairly steeply. I loved the steep terrain on both sides, it gives that isolated feel as you go. The right turn to the falls is not clearly marked but you can see a well worn path that parallels the small river. Hope you enjoy. See you on the trail!!! Trailhead: From Greenville S.C. travel north on Hwy 276 until it joins Hwy 11. Stay on highway 11 and turn right at the second enterance to Table Rock State Park. Enter the park and take the first left, follow the road to the barn and the trailhead parking/sign is at the back of the lot. (Lat:35.01 Lon:-82.42) Trail Guides for Palmetto Trail to Falls: Pallmetto trail map by Palmetto trail () Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Table Rock State Park 864-878-9813 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Shaun Mitchell, who has posted 17 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Mike on 2/27/2010 Very nice hike. Easy to find the side trail to the falls. Approx 140 yards after you cross the creek, the Palmetto Trail makes a left turn. There is a Palmetto Trail sign pointing to the left. Take the trail that heads off to the right. It is not marked but easy to follow all the way to the falls.
Reviewed by Viewer on 7/31/2009 Great hike! I also could not find the falls, but the hike was great and I plan to go back and find them with me children who also enjoy a good hike in the woods of SC.
Reviewed by Christina on 6/6/2009 This is a great hike! The beginning of the trail is moderate, but the hike up to the falls is a challenge! The impressive waterfall is worth the trip, though. To find the path to the falls, stay on the Palmetto trail for about a half hour or so. Shortly after you cross the creek, there is a path that veers off the trail. It runs right alongside the creek and directly up to the falls - about another half hour walk.
Reviewed by Jen on 3/2/2008 We searched for 2 hours and never found these falls! The park ranger said the falls were beautiful and he knew how to get to them. He also said he could not give us directions because the trail is so difficult to find. We ended up hiking to a different waterfall! Very fun trail! 
Reviewed by Viewer on 11/21/2007 Wow your 4 year old is a stud, lol. Don't let him fool ya the last part of this trail , through the boulder field is pretty strenuous. I thought I may have took the wrong trail and was ready to turn around when I noticed the very high waterfall. It was worth the trip. I also saw a very large whitetail buck. Not sure who was scared the most the buck or myself. I'm just glad he took of running. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: South Carolina Hiking, South Carolina Trails, South Carolina Hikes, Pickens County Hiking, Pickens County Trails, Pickens County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||