Waterfall Hero Hikes: Riley Moore Falls

Riley Moore Falls is a 12-foot waterfall on Chauga River in Oconee County, South Carolina. The waterfall is located in Sumter National Forest.

Hike Length: 2.2 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate

Location: Andrew Pickens Ranger District of Sumter National Forest

Trail Users: Hiking only

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

Trailhead GPS: 34.73969,-83.18988
Waterfall GPS: 34.74132,-83.17945

Directions:

From Westminster, head west on US-76 for about 7.5 miles and turn right on Cobb Bridge Road. Drive 1.4 miles and turn left on Spy Rock Road/FS-748, which is gravel. Go 1.8 miles and pull off on the right at FR-748C.

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Hike Description:

If you have a high-clearance 4WD and the road is ungated, you can drive down FR-748C. Otherwise, hike down the road for 1/2 mile to the end at a turnaround, where Riley Moore Falls Trail (#620) starts. Continue down the trail for 0.6 miles to the end of the trail at Chauga River below Riley Moore Falls.