About This List
This list was started out of a lack of any central place to see all the things that you can do while you're a Clemson student. I hope this can be a resource for students for years to come. If you have any questions/comments/etc, shoot me an email at mattrtrombley@gmail.com. Enjoy!
Last Updated April 2026
How to Use This Hiking Guide
Use the driving-time and trail-length columns to narrow the list, then follow the source link for current access, conditions, and park rules before leaving. Driving times are approximate starting points from Clemson, not live traffic estimates.
Clemson Experimental Forest Map
Reddit user ItalianMathematician has created an awesome updated map of the Experimental Forest, including new trails, service roads, and removing trails that no longer exist. You can check it out by clicking here!
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| Abernathy Waterfront Park | Clemson, SC | 5 | 34.68997 | -82.837844 | 0.5 miles | Waterfront, picnic areas | - |
| Angel Falls | Near Lakemont, GA | 80 | 34.788176 | -83.478773 | 1.5 miles | Waterfall | https://www.carolinawaterfalls.com/angel_falls |
| Bee Cove Falls | Near Walhalla, SC | 50 | 34.9744 | -83.0519 | 4 miles | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/bee-cove-falls |
| Big Bend Falls | Near Walhalla, SC | 60 | 34.9533 | -83.1193 | 6.8 miles | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/big-bend-falls |
| Blue Hole Falls | Near Walhalla, SC | 50 | 34.7616 | -83.1897 | ~1 hour | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/blue-hole-falls |
| Brasstown Falls | Near Westminster, SC | 55 | 34.7182 | -83.3038 | ~45 minutes | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/brasstown-falls |
| Bull Sluice Falls | Near Westminster, SC | 50 | 34.8147 | -83.3051 | - | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/bull-sluice |
| Caesars Head State Park | Cleveland, SC | 60 | 35.110895 | -82.61919 | - | Hiking | https://southcarolinaparks.com/caesars-head |
| Chau Ram County Park | Westminster, SC | 32 | 34.692578 | -83.143402 | - | Waterfalls, picnic shelters, camp sites, rapids, fishing | https://experienceoconee.com/parks/high-falls-park |
| Chauga Narrows | Near Walhalla, SC | 40 | 34.8271 | -83.1727 | ~45 minutes | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/chauga-narrows |
| Cheohee/Miuka Falls | Near Walhalla, SC | 50 | 34.9411 | -83.08975 | 2.4 miles | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/miuka-falls |
| Chimney Rock | Chimney Rock, NC | 100 | 35.464336 | -82.24517 | - | Hike with scenic overlook | https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/ |
| Clemson Experimental Forest | Clemson, SC | 15 | 34.736572 | -82.853096 | - | Swimming, trails, etc. | https://www.clemson.edu/public/experimental-forest/ |
| Devils Fork State Park | Salem, SC | 43 | 34.963204 | -82.951724 | - | Waterfalls, fishing, campgrounds | https://southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork |
| DuPont State Recreational Forest | Cedar Mountain, NC | 70 | 35.201504 | -82.61938 | - | 20+ hiking trails to choose from, waterfalls, mountain biking | https://www.dupontforest.com/explore/ |
| Fall Creek Falls | Near Westminster, SC | 40 | 34.810208 | -83.128081 | 4 miles | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/fall-creek-falls |
| Gateway Park | Clemson, SC | 3 | 34.682593 | -82.817788 | - | Trail, swings | - |
| Hidden Falls | Near Walhalla, SC | 45 | 34.8630713 | -83.0981433 | ~2 hours | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/hidden-falls |
| High Falls County Park | Seneca, SC | 25 | 34.802156 | -82.92998 | - | Fishing, swimming, picnic shelters, tennis & basketball courts, mini golf, horseshoes, campgrounds | https://experienceoconee.com/parks/high-falls-park |
| Issaqueena Lake & Dam Trail | Clemson, SC | 20 | 34.747452 | -82.855748 | 7.8 miles | Hiking near lake | https://clemsontrails.blogspot.com/p/botanical-gardens.html |
| Keowee-Toxaway State Park | Sunset, SC | 35 | 34.938434 | -82.888312 | 0.5 miles | Fishing, hiking | https://southcarolinaparks.com/keowee-toxaway |
| King Creek Falls | Near Walhalla, SC | 60 | 34.976492 | -83.119034 | 1.2 miles | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/king-creek-falls |
| Lake Hartwell | Clemson, SC | 7 | 34.682226 | -82.860278 | - | Fishing, beach, swimming | https://www.sas.usace.army.mil/About/Divisions-and-Offices/Operations-Division/Hartwell-Dam-and-Lake/ |
| Lake Hartwell State Park | Fair Play, SC | 30 | 34.494646 | -83.024663 | - | Fishing, basketball, camping | https://southcarolinaparks.com/lake-hartwell |
| Lake Jocassee | Keowee, SC | 45 | 34.952976 | -82.9491 | - | Fishing, swimming | https://lakejocassee.com/ |
| Lake Keowee | Keowee, SC | 30 | 34.854321 | -82.882959 | - | Fishing, swimming | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Keowee |
| Laurel Folk Falls | Near Pickens, SC | 110 | 35.032077 | -82.894034 | 17 miles | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/laurel-fork-falls |
| Licklog & Pigpen Falls | Near Walhalla, SC | 50 | 34.920432 | -83.12107 | - | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/licklog-pigpen-falls |
| Long Creek Falls | Near Westminster, SC | 60 | 34.789649 | -83.312908 | ~2 hours | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/long-creek-falls |
| Lower Whitewater Falls | Near Walhalla, SC | 51 | 35.015975 | -82.991974 | 3.8 miles | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/lower-whitewater-falls |
| Mile Creek Park | Six Mile, SC | 30 | 34.853069 | -82.88288 | - | Hiking, swimming, picnic areas, basketball and volleyball courts | - |
| Minnehaha Falls | Near Lakemont, GA | 90 | 34.750396 | -83.479168 | 0.2 miles | Waterfall | https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/minnehaha-falls-georgia-trail/ |
| Mountain View Park | Clemson, SC | 7 | 34.701797 | -82.839723 | 1 mile | Walking trail, disc golf, picnic areas | - |
| Oconee State Park | Mountain Rest, SC | 43 | 34.873947 | -83.106234 | - | Canoe rentals, swimming, fishing, trails | https://southcarolinaparks.com/oconee |
| Oconee Station State Historic Site | Walhalla, SC | 35 | 34.855125 | -83.07177 | 1.5 miles | Nature trail, fishing pond, stone blockhouse | https://southcarolinaparks.com/oconee-station |
| Opossum Creek Falls | Near Westminster, SC | 56 | 34.785699 | -83.304731 | ~4 hours | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/opossum-creek-falls |
| Panther Creek | Near Turnerville, GA | 68 | 34.699269 | -83.421551 | 7 miles | Hiking, swimming | https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/panther-creek-falls/ |
| Paris Mountain State Park | Greenville, SC | 53 | 34.942367 | -82.383302 | - | Mountain hiking | https://southcarolinaparks.com/paris-mountain |
| Pretty Place | Greenville, SC | 80 | 35.134682 | -82.57537 | - | Hike with scenic overlook | https://www.campgreenville.org/pretty-place |
| Rainbow Falls | Cleveland, SC | 63 | 35.132881 | -82.588263 | 4 miles | Huge waterfall | https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-carolina/rainbow-falls-trail |
| Riley Moore Falls | Near Westminster, SC | 52 | 34.751799 | -83.181525 | 2 miles | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/riley-moore-falls |
| Secret Falls | Near Walhalla, SC | 56 | 34.930935 | -83.086413 | 3.6 miles | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/secret-falls |
| South Cove County Park | Seneca, SC | 23 | 34.717947 | -82.963436 | - | Swimming, camping, fishing, tenning courts, mini golf, picnic areas | https://experienceoconee.com/parks/south-cove-park |
| Spoonauger/Rock Cliff Falls | Near Walhalla, SC | 60 | 34.986759 | -83.108047 | ~45 minutes | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/spoonauger-falls |
| Station Cove Falls | Near Walhalla, SC | 35 | 34.854775 | -83.075894 | ~1 hour | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/station-cove-falls |
| Stumphouse Tunnel & Issqueena Falls | Walhalla, SC | 35 | 34.8139952 | -83.125458 | 0.5 miles | Falls, old train tunnel | https://visitoconeesc.com/stumphouse-park/ |
| Swamp Rabbit Trail | Greenville, SC | 40 | 34.85281 | -82.392005 | 21 miles | Biking, swimming | https://greenvillerec.com/swamprabbit/ |
| Table Rock State Park | Pickens, SC | 43 | 35.044386 | -82.70425 | 1.8/6.6 miles | Trails, cabin, mountains | https://southcarolinaparks.com/table-rock |
| Tallulah Gorge State Park | Near Lakemont, GA | 72 | 34.735081 | -83.3717 | - | Campsites, picnic shelter, hiking | https://gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge |
| Twelve Mile Recreation Area | Clemson, SC | 8 | 34.70541 | -82.834945 | - | Picnic shelters, beach | https://kiddingaroundgreenville.com/twelve-mile-recreation-area |
| Twin Falls/Eastatoe Falls | Near Pickens, SC | 50 | 35.020232 | -82.825099 | 0.5 miles | Waterfall | https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/twin-falls-reedy-cove-falls-rock-falls-or-eastatoe-falls |
| W.C. Nettles Park | Pendleton, SC | 10 | 34.675948 | -82.785104 | - | Baseball and soccer fields (lit), tennis courts, picnic shelter | - |
| Waldrop Stone Falls | Clemson, SC | 10 | 34.739906 | -82.826599 | ~45 minutes | Waterfall | https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-carolina/waldrop-stone-falls |
| Whitewater Falls | Near Bad Creek, SC | 50 | 35.037827 | -83.018512 | - | Short hike, waterfall | https://www.romanticasheville.com/whitewater_falls.htm |
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