Raven Cliff Falls Hike
Waterfall | South Carolina
4.4 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 4.4 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 Raven Cliff Falls
Raven Cliff Falls is a waterfall in South Carolina, on land managed by Caesars Head State Park.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Raven Cliff Falls Trail: 4.4 miles round trip, from Raven Cliff Falls parking area. Distance from sctrails.net.
Before You Go
- Trail access costs $3 for adults, $1.50 for SC seniors, $1 for children age 6-15, and is free for age 5 and younger. (southcarolinaparks.com)
- Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas if kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. (southcarolinaparks.com)
- Trails close one hour before sunset. (southcarolinaparks.com)
- There is no roadside parking at Caesars Head State Park. (southcarolinaparks.com)
- Caesars Head has limited parking and often reaches capacity on weekends in October-November. (southcarolinaparks.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Caesars Head State Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Raven Cliff Falls?
The Raven Cliff Falls Trail to Raven Cliff Falls is 4.4 miles round trip.
Where does the Raven Cliff Falls hike start?
It starts from Raven Cliff Falls parking area.
Is there a fee to hike to Raven Cliff Falls?
Trail access costs $3 for adults, $1.50 for SC seniors, $1 for children age 6-15, and is free for age 5 and younger.
Are dogs allowed on the Raven Cliff Falls trail?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas if kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
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 Raven Cliff Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- sctrails.net
- Distance
- sctrails.net
- 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 Raven Cliff Falls.