Carrick Creek Falls Hike
Waterfall | South Carolina
2 mi loop
Carrick Creek Falls Hike at a Glance
The Carrick Creek Falls hike via the Carrick Creek Trail is 2 mi loop.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,270 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Carrick Creek Trail |
| Distance | 2 mi loop |
Your time: about 40 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 50 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 380 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 2 mi distance for this hike is verified (southcarolinaparks.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Carrick Creek Falls
Carrick Creek Falls is a waterfall in South Carolina, on land managed by Table Rock State Park.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Carrick Creek Trail: 2 miles as a loop, from Table Rock Nature Center. Distance from southcarolinaparks.com.
Before You Go
- Admission is $6 for adults, $3.75 for SC seniors (age 65 and older), $3.50 for children ages 6-15, and free for ages 5 and under. (southcarolinaparks.com)
- All pets must remain leashed in the park, including on hiking trails. (southcarolinaparks.com)
- As of October 2026 the Table Rock Nature Center and trailhead restrooms are closed for a deck project; hikers register at the Concessions Area and use a temporary trail access point. (southcarolinaparks.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Table Rock State Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Carrick Creek Falls?
The Carrick Creek Trail to Carrick Creek Falls is 2 miles as a loop.
Where does the Carrick Creek Falls hike start?
It starts from Table Rock Nature Center.
Is there a fee to hike to Carrick Creek Falls?
Admission is $6 for adults, $3.75 for SC seniors (age 65 and older), $3.50 for children ages 6-15, and free for ages 5 and under.
Are dogs allowed on the Carrick Creek Falls trail?
All pets must remain leashed in the park, including on hiking trails.
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 Carrick Creek Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- southcarolinaparks.com
- Distance
- southcarolinaparks.com
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Carrick Creek Falls.