Nine Times Falls

Nine Times Falls is an ephemeral waterfall on a tributary of Nine Times Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina.  The waterfall is located in Nine Times Preserve.

Hike Length: 1.0 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate

Location: Nine Times Preserve 

Trail Users: Hiking only

Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.

Trailhead GPS: 34.95031,-82.80891
Waterfall GPS: 34.94715,-82.80652

Directions:

From Pickens, head north on US-178 for about 3 miles and turn left on Hagood Mill Road.  Go 1.7 miles and turn left on Preston McDaniel Road.  Drive 4.3 miles and pull off on the left at the small parking area.

Map:

Hike Description:

From the parking area, pick up the Rocky Bald Loop Trail and cross the creek.  Once across, the trail heads up via switchbacks and reaches the waterfall at a half-mile.  It's a very small tributary and needs high water to look good.

Blog Entries:

17-Jan-2024: Stumphouse Tunnel

External Links:

Nature Conservancy website: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/nine-times-preserve/