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Lead image from the original R&M Upstate South Carolina Waterfalls album

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Upstate South Carolina Waterfalls

No two falls behave exactly alike. Rock type, rainfall, season and viewing angle change a thin ribbon into a broad cascade, and the trail often reveals wildflowers, forest and smaller falls along the way.

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The Story of Upstate South Carolina Waterfalls

South Carolina's Upstate drops from the Blue Ridge Escarpment toward the Piedmont, creating dozens of waterfalls along mountain streams. Some stand beside the road, while others require steep hikes through state parks, national forest and protected heritage lands.

LocationUpstate South Carolina Waterfalls
Known ForNo two falls behave exactly alike. Rock type, rainfall, season and viewing angle change a thin ribbon into a broad cascade, and the trail often reveals wildflowers, forest and smaller falls along the way.
Adventure StyleRoad Trip • Walking • Photography
R&M Photo DateJun 10, 2021 – Sep 13, 2022
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Upstate South Carolina Waterfalls in Context

South Carolina's Upstate drops from the Blue Ridge Escarpment toward the Piedmont, creating dozens of waterfalls along mountain streams. Some stand beside the road, while others require steep hikes through state parks, national forest and protected heritage lands.

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What Makes It Special

No two falls behave exactly alike. Rock type, rainfall, season and viewing angle change a thin ribbon into a broad cascade, and the trail often reveals wildflowers, forest and smaller falls along the way.

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Interesting Facts

Water levels can rise quickly after storms, making wet rock and creek crossings hazardous. Trail ownership and access rules vary among state parks, the U.S. Forest Service and private land.

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Explore the R&M Photographs

Explore our R&M Adventures photographs to compare the cascades, trails and mountain settings of Upstate waterfalls.

R&M Road & Place Story Connection

The Story of Upstate South Carolina Waterfalls

South Carolina's Upstate drops from the Blue Ridge Escarpment toward the Piedmont, creating dozens of waterfalls along mountain streams. Some stand beside the road, while others require steep hikes through state parks, national forest and protected heritage lands.

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