October 24, 2023
Brasstown Waterfalls Trail
near Long Creek, SC
While a short hike, we were amazed by the beauty of the two falls we saw. Access and parking for this trail is excellent as is the condition and maintenance of the trail itself. There are viewing platforms for the two upper levels of Brasstown Falls with a slightly more difficult decent to the third level via some well constructed, but steep open stairs. Access to Little Brasstown Falls is equally easy, but there is nothing small about this fall . There were just a very few wildflowers and the fall colors were in selective display, mostly in areas with exposure to direct sunlight. Despite the lack of much rainfall over the past 6 weeks, we thought the water flowing over the falls was significant. However, a search of online photos of these two falls suggests the flow of water can be much more spectacular shortly after a decent rain. Gotta come back again and thanks for the recommendation Gerald!
Today's Hikers: Shri Nadig, Trushna Nadig, Matt Henderson, Angela Evans, Loretta Byrd , Ken Kellerman & Cutie Pie, Stephanie Kromelis, Jenny Bell, Lynn Steele, Allyson Aldrich, Jack Treadman, Alicia Morris & Ginger, Mike Bell, Shelia Getman and Vic Robson.
The route
1.2 mi · 141 ft climbing · 1h 2m out, 48m walking · 1.5 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
14 photos are shown on the map where they were taken — click one to see it full size.
Photos (14)
The second level of the 3-tier, 120-foot Brasstown Falls Today's Hikers (L-R) Back: Shri, Trushna, Matt, Angela, Loretta, Ken & Cutie Pie, Stephanie, Jenny, Lynn, Allyson & Jack; Front: Alicia & Ginger, Mike, Shelia and Vic. That's a nice welcome to Brasstown Falls. Hey, look who's hiking with us today . . . Shri and Trushna! Getting started on a very nice trail. Views up and down the cascade just above the first tier of the falls. The first tier of Brasstown Falls. Not much in the way of wildflowers in late October. Just Calico Aster and Woodland Goldenrod. A view of the second and third tiers of Brasstown Falls with a nice swimming hole too! Headed down to just below the third tier of Brasstown Falls. A better view of the third tier and swimming hole of Brasstown Falls. I met this fellow who looks a bit like me. Some of the fall colors beginning to show above Brasstown Falls. This place is amazing and nothing small about Little Brasstown Falls either!