The Rugged And Remote Hiking Trail In South Carolina That Is Well-Worth The Effort
By AnneMarie|Published August 16, 2023
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South Carolina has been home for AnneMarie since 2001. Her favorite part of the state is Lake Jocassee. An App State alumna, it's always the mountains; the lake bonus makes it heavenly. When not writing about the state, she may be spending time with family, relaxing by the pool, or out somewhere enjoying nature.
Isn’t it interesting how so many of the best things in life come with a bit of sacrifice and work? And then after that work, there’s such a sense of satisfaction, especially when there’s a great payoff at the end of the experience. This is the essence of the Hidden Falls Trail we’re excited to share with you, which is a remote, rugged trail in South Carolina leading to a beautiful waterfall.
Hidden Falls Trail is one of 15 remote hiking trails in South Carolina found in Oconee State Park, the most outlying of the 47 state parks.
The trail stretches for 4.8 miles out and back and is considered a moderate hike. Be prepared for the possibility of climbing over or stooping to walk beneath downed trees that have not yet been cleared from the trail.
And then, you'll get a glance of it between the trees just ahead. Don't let this particular vantage point fool you though. Just keep going – you'll see what we mean shortly.
And there we go, this is what makes the rugged trail work worth it! This waterfall has multiple cascades and its waterflow will vary depending on the conditions.
