Lower Cave Falls

Greenville County, South Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Greenville County, South Carolina
Access status: Partial guide: beyond the end of the official trail; scramble path up a side stream
The walk: 2.75 miles one way to the river on the official trail, then unmeasured off-trail sections
Ground & access: Preserve trail, then a river crossing, an old road and a rough scramble path with deadfall.

Bushwhack Jack: Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve

Lower Cave Falls is the drop below the main drop of Cave Falls on a tributary of the South Pacolet River in Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve. The official preserve trail ends at the river. A visitor account describes rock-hopping across, walking west on an old road past Moonshiners Falls to the next major side stream, then following a scramble path up that stream to a cave near the base of Cave Falls. The same account names the drop below the main falls Lower Cave Falls and notes fallen trees around it. There is no official trail beyond the river. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve trail to the South Pacolet River, across the river, west on an old road past Moonshiners Falls, then a scramble path up the next stream to Lower Cave Falls

A visitor account gives 2.75 miles one way on the preserve trail to the South Pacolet River. The old road and scramble path beyond have no stated length.

Preserve trail, then a river crossing, an old road and a rough scramble path with deadfall.

Where to start

Gravel parking area on the left of Oak Grove Road, 1.0 mile from SC 11, per SC Trails.

Timing & water

Open during daylight hours only. The river crossing may not be safe in high water. Wear bright clothing during hunting season.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Greenville County, South Carolina.

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