A 60-foot waterfall requiring a 4.6-mile moderate hike, best visited after rain when water flow is strong.
Oconee State Park admission: $5 adults, $3.25 SC seniors, $3 children 6-15, under 5 free
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Falls may be reduced to about a 50-foot trickle during extreme dry conditions, per official trail description; best after rain.
Hidden Falls is a 60-foot waterfall located in Oconee State Park near Mountain Rest. The hike to reach it is 4.6 miles round-trip and is rated moderate in difficulty. Dogs are allowed on the trail.
Water flow depends heavily on recent rainfall. During normal to wet conditions, you’ll see the full 60-foot cascade. However, the official park description warns that extreme dry periods can reduce the falls to approximately a 50-foot trickle. Plan your visit for after a rain if possible to see the waterfall at its best.
Admission to Oconee State Park is $5 for adults, $3.25 for South Carolina seniors, $3 for children ages 6–15, and free for children under 5. The park is well-maintained and offers facilities at the base, though swimming policies at the falls pool are not officially documented. Given the moderate length of the hike and weather-dependent flow, allow adequate time and check park conditions before you go.
After rainy periods; during extreme dry conditions the falls may reduce to a 50-foot trickle.
If you prefer shorter walks or if recent dry weather has reduced the waterfall to a trickle.
Oconee State Park admission: $5 adults, $3.25 SC seniors, $3 children 6-15, under 5 free
Via a 4.6-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
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southcarolinaparks.com
Checked southcarolinaparks.com/oconee/trails and sctrails.net/trails/trail/hidden-falls (2026-09-04). No closure notices found on either page.
Checked September 2026.