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Moonshiners 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; river crossing and short scramble
The walk
2.75 miles one way to the river on the official trail, then a short unmeasured walk
Ground & access
Moderate preserve trail with about 700 feet of climbing in the first 1.8 miles, per the visitor account; then a rock-hop river crossing and a short scramble.
Bushwhack Jack: Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve

Moonshiners Falls is on a tributary of the South Pacolet River in Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve, managed by the SC Department of Natural Resources. The official preserve trail climbs over Squirrel Mountain and descends to the South Pacolet River, where it ends. A visitor account describes rock-hopping across the river to a wide old road on the far side, then walking west a short distance to Moonshiners Falls, which can be seen from the road in winter. A short, easy scramble reaches the base. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve parking on Oak Grove Road, the preserve trail over Squirrel Mountain to the South Pacolet River, across the river, then west on an old road to Moonshiners Falls

A visitor account gives 2.75 miles one way (5.5 miles out and back) on the preserve trail to the South Pacolet River. The walk west on the old road to the falls is described only as a short distance.

Moderate preserve trail with about 700 feet of climbing in the first 1.8 miles, per the visitor account; then a rock-hop river crossing and a short scramble.

Where to start

Gravel parking area on the left of Oak Grove Road, 1.0 mile from SC 11, per SC Trails. A visitor account found the lot overflowing on a busy spring day.

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.

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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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