Hike To The Pretty Station Cove Falls In South Carolina

There’s just something about the sight and the sound of water that inspires a serene sense of existence. Perhaps that’s why waterfalls are among some of the top natural attractions to visit in the Palmetto State. Whatever your inspiration for hiking, the 80-foot waterfall known as Station Cove Falls near Walhalla is one you’ll likely return to again and again.

For those days where adventure is high on your radar but you’re just not in the mood to hike for hours on end, head to Oconee Station State Historic Site in Oconee County and take a slow, enjoyable hike over to Station Cove Falls.

AllTrails/Brian Braswell To get here, you can hike either the short, 0-5-mile Station Cove Falls Trail — or hop on the longer, 1.5-mile Oconee Station Trail.

The trail meanders through a canopy of trees and has only a slight elevation change of 98 feet.

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Enjoy the peaceful surroundings as you make your way to the waterfall, which should take about 20 or 30 minutes.

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Once you’re nearby, you’ll begin to hear the ribbons of water cascading down the waterfall, which stands roughly eight stories high. The stair-stepped ledges add a wonderful aesthetic to the scene.

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As noted, if you’d like a little more scenery to take in on the trail or to simple extend your hiking time a bit, you can head over to just behind the park office to pick up on the Oconee Station Trail, which merges with the Station Cove Falls Trail and leads onto the falls.

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What an absolutely beautiful natural attraction!

TripAdvisor/laurel w Bring a picnic and stay a while and head home without a care in the world.

Oconee Station State Historic site is open daily from 9 a.m .to 6 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

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Learn more about Oconee Station State Historic site from the official website for South Carolina State Parks. And find out more about the Station Cove Falls trail from our friends at AllTrails.com.

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To get here, you can hike either the short, 0-5-mile Station Cove Falls Trail — or hop on the longer, 1.5-mile Oconee Station Trail.

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Bring a picnic and stay a while and head home without a care in the world.

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Combine the short and easy hike to Station Cove Falls with another short waterfall trail near Walhalla for an even bigger adventure. Find out more about the nearby Issaqueena Falls here.

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Address: Oconee Station State Historic Site, 500 Oconee Station Rd, Walhalla, SC 29691, USA