Opossum Creek Falls (Chattooga)

Opossum Creek Falls is a 70-foot waterfall on its namesake, a tributary of Chattooga River in Oconee County, South Carolina.  The waterfall is located in Sumter National Forest.

Hike Length: 4.4 miles
Estimated Time: 2 to 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (2)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 34.77363,-83.30472
Waterfall GPS: 34.75681,-83.31411

Directions:


From Westminster, head west on US-76 for about 13 miles and turn left on Damascus Church Road.  In 0.8 miles, turn right on Battle Creek Road and go 1.8 miles to a right turn on gravel Turkey Ridge Road/Forest Road-755.  Drive 2.3 miles to a pull-off on the right.

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Hike Description:


The trailhead for Opossum Creek Trail (#5203) starts a few feet back up the road.  The trail heads downhill following Camp Branch towards Chattooga River.  In 1.1 miles, the trail passes by Camp Branch Falls.  At 1.9 miles, the trail reaches Chattooga River.


The trail turns left and follows Opossum Creek upstream to the waterfall.


There is an upper section, but I haven't climbed up to see it yet.


Here's a video of the falls.


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