Heritage Falls

Greenville County, South Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Greenville County, South Carolina
Access status: Heritage preserve loop trail to the top of the falls
The walk: About 0.5 mile for the loop, per HD Carolina
Ground & access: Short forest path with wooden steps, then open granite. Wet rock is very slippery and the slope becomes dangerously steep below the top; do not try to descend the rock face.

Heritage Falls, also called Slickum Falls, is Slickum Creek sliding down a steep granite outcrop in the Eva Russell Chandler Heritage Preserve, managed by the SC Department of Natural Resources. From the gate by the preserve sign, follow the dirt path a short way and turn left at the wooden steps. The path passes an old homesite and comes out on the open rock, where Slickum Creek spills down the rock face and there are wide views to the southeast. The loop continues beside the creek back to Persimmon Ridge Road. The trail does not go to the base of the falls.

Plan your visit

Persimmon Ridge Road pull-off, Eva Russell Chandler Heritage Preserve loop to the rock outcrop at the top of Heritage (Slickum) Falls

HD Carolina calls it an easy 0.5-mile loop. The loop ends on Persimmon Ridge Road; walk left on the road back to the parking area.

Short forest path with wooden steps, then open granite. Wet rock is very slippery and the slope becomes dangerously steep below the top; do not try to descend the rock face.

Where to start

Pull-off on the right side of Persimmon Ridge Road, 0.7 mile from US 276; do not block the gate. Persimmon Ridge Road is a steep, one-lane gravel road. No restrooms.

Timing & water

Open dawn to dusk, per SC Trails. Persimmon Ridge Road may be difficult in wet weather.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned. Pets must be leashed, and removing plants or animals from a heritage preserve is unlawful.

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

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Greenville County, South Carolina.

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