Brasstown Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 120 ft high | South Carolina
0.6 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 0.6 mi distance for this hike is verified (sctrails.net), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Brasstown Falls
Brasstown Falls is a waterfall in South Carolina, about 120 feet high, on land managed by Sumter National Forest (Andrew Pickens Ranger District). Its height is from fs.usda.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Brasstown Falls Trail: 0.6 miles round trip, from FS 751 parking area. Distance from sctrails.net.
Before You Go
- Visitors should be aware of slippery wet rocks. (scpictureproject.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Sumter National Forest (Andrew Pickens Ranger District) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Brasstown Falls?
The Brasstown Falls Trail to Brasstown Falls is 0.6 miles round trip.
Where does the Brasstown Falls hike start?
It starts from FS 751 parking area.
How tall is Brasstown Falls?
Brasstown Falls is about 120 feet high.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Brasstown Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- sctrails.net
- Distance
- sctrails.net
- Falls height
- fs.usda.gov
- Falls location
- scpictureproject.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Brasstown Falls.