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Carrick Creek Falls

Pickens County, South Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Pickens County, South Carolina
Access status
State park trail to an observation deck near the trailhead
The walk
Less than 100 yards up the trail to the observation deck, per South Carolina State Parks; the full Carrick Creek Trail loop is 2 miles
Ground & access
Short trail to an observation deck. The full loop is rated moderate and climbs from 1,160 to 1,520 feet.
South Carolina State Parks: Table Rock trails

Carrick Creek Falls is on Carrick Creek in Table Rock State Park, near the start of the green-blazed Carrick Creek Trail. From the Nature Center trailhead, walk less than 100 yards up the trail to the observation deck at the falls. The trail continues as a 2-mile loop, about an hour, past more cascades. Park advisories can move the trailhead access point and hiker registration location during work at the Nature Center; follow posted signs.

Plan your visit

Table Rock State Park Nature Center trailhead, Carrick Creek Trail to the observation deck at Carrick Creek Falls

South Carolina State Parks says an observation deck at Carrick Creek Falls is less than 100 yards up the Carrick Creek Trail, which is a 2-mile loop starting at the Nature Center.

Short trail to an observation deck. The full loop is rated moderate and climbs from 1,160 to 1,520 feet.

Where to start

Table Rock State Park day-use parking near the Nature Center, park address 158 Ellison Lane, Pickens.

Timing & water

Open year-round. Park hours are Sunday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, extended during Daylight Saving Time.

Before you go

State park admission: $6 adults, $3.75 South Carolina seniors 65 and older, $3.50 children 6 to 15, age 5 and under free. Pets must be leashed on trails.

Visitor information
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Pickens County, South Carolina.

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