Yellow Branch Falls

If you’re looking for the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, Yellow Branch Falls is it! The hike is about 3.5 miles round trip, and honestly, it’s pretty easygoing—just enough to feel like you earned it without being wiped out. Along the way, you’ll cross a few streams (always fun) and enjoy some beautiful forest views. Definitely bring a bottle of water or two you’ll want it. And then, the best part: the trail ends at a stunning waterfall that looks like something straight out of a postcard. It’s the perfect spot to kick back, have a snack or lunch, and just soak it all in. This hike is an absolute must do if you’re in the area. Peaceful, refreshing, and so worth it!

Highly recommend making the hike into these falls (approx 3 mikes). They are amazing, with an area at the base for wading or playing. You cross overs creeks several times. But overall, the conditions were dry. It could be hard for younger kids. July 25 - a few down trees left from the hurricane.

A bit of a challenging hike but definitely worth it when you reach the waterfall! Took us approx. 45min one way. Plenty of free parking but no rest rooms or trash cans.

We arrived on a Saturday weekend, We walked to get to the waterfall, some parts of the trail are quite narrow so I recommend walking carefully but the place is quite cool. It was quite crowded so we couldn't appreciate it close enough but the pictures don't make it reference seeing it in person is even better.

Such a great Hike. The waterfall is the reward. Path is well maintained and there's water through out most of the walk. The hike back is harder then the hike there, but we'll worth it! Dogs are welcome and even little kids can enjoy it too.

Beautiful falls, moderate hike, nice path full of creek crossings. My parents and two teenage boys did this hike with me, I’m 40 my parents are late 60s and boys are 13 & 16, everyone enjoyed it, definitely strenuous for my parents but they’re not used to all the hills, coming from Florida. Bring enough water with you! There’s a small area at the bottom of the fall that has deeper water you can dip yourself in, I didn’t go all the way in so not sure how deep it is, see last photo.

Mild In an out 1.5 mile hike to the waterfall. Very beautiful and therapeutic! Great way to re-set your mind from the hustle and bustle. Just listen and observe our creators creation.

Great hike! Beautiful scenery and well maintained trail. There are some narrow places, and you have to keep an eye on the ground because there are a lot of tree roots and some slick spots but overall good trail. Make sure to wear shoes you won't mind getting wet. There are some creek areas you have to walk through. This trail is dog-friendly. The fall was amazing! I will definitely visit this trail again when I'm in the area!

Yellow Branch Falls was the last waterfall we went to on the last Hiking Yelp Event hosted by Richard and Jamarcus which was also my first one. Not only my first Hiking Event but also my first time hiking. This time these guys took us to chase waterfalls to Walhalla, South Carolina. Definitely a great choice with beautiful views (which is why I live for, great views). The itinerary consisted on the following waterfalls: Station Cove Falls King Creek Falls Spoonauger Falls Issaqueena Falls *Yellow Branch Falls Yellow Branch was one of my favorites too. I was told the hike was about 1.5 round trip but it happened to be 3 miles total! I was exhausted but I have to say it was worth it. The trail is super easy, very spacious too so I felt free LOL. Yellow Branch was great and definitely one of my favorites places we visited on the trip. I think it's great for everyone including children. I didn't realize how easy hiking can be. There are indications and marks all over the place to help people follow the right way. My group was super experimented but I feel it would be totally fine for beginners too. No worries. I had so much fun on this event and I discovered what can be my new passion. Shoutout to Richard and his wife Dani for being so helpful and awesome. Every single person at the group was super nice too and willing to wait for me when i was getting too slow. LOL. Thanks y'all. Can't wait for the nexts events coming up. Thanks Richard for the great pictures you took of me!! :D ESPAÑOL Yellow Branch Falls fue la última cascada a la que asistimos en el último Evento de Yelp de Senderismo organizado por Richard y Jamarcus, que también fue el primero. No solo mi primer evento de senderismo, sino también mi primera vez. Esta vez, estos muchachos nos llevaron a cazar cascadas a Walhalla, Carolina del Sur. Definitivamente una gran elección con hermosas vistas (por lo que vivo por, excelentes vistas). El itinerario consistió en las siguientes cataratas: Estación Cove Falls King Creek Falls Spoonauger Falls Issaqueena Falls * Yellow Branch Falls Yellow Branch fue uno de mis favoritos también. Me dijeron que la caminata era de alrededor de 1.5 ida y vuelta, ¡pero resultó ser 3 millas en total! Estaba agotada pero tengo que decir que valió la pena. El sendero es muy fácil, muy espacioso también, así que me sentí libre LOL. Yellow Branch fue genial y, sin duda, uno de mis lugares favoritos que visitamos en el viaje. Creo que es genial para todos, incluidos los niños. No me di cuenta de lo fácil que puede ser el senderismo. Hay indicaciones y marcas por todo el lugar para ayudar a las personas a seguir el camino correcto. Mi grupo fue súper experimentado, pero creo que también estaría bien para los principiantes. Sin preocupaciones. Me divertí mucho en este evento y descubrí cuál puede ser mi nueva pasión. Grita a Richard y su esposa Dani por ser tan serviciales e increíbles. Cada persona del grupo también era súper agradable y estaba dispuesta a esperarme cuando me estaba volviendo demasiado lento. Jajaja Gracias a todos. No puedo esperar a los próximos eventos.

Today I spent the entire day with my wife (of 21 years this month) hiking 5 waterfalls, a 1850's incomplete railroad tunnel, and a historic park. We logged approximately 8 miles and our award for favorite destination of the day goes to Yellow Branch Falls. Here's what we loved: + It is a popular waterfall for both people and pets! Plenty of cute doggies to play with along the trail. + Because it's popular, it didn't feel remote and dangerous, making my non-hiker wife feel more comfortable. + Parking was plentiful + Restroom facility + Wide & spacious trail for the most part and easy to follow + Woods were not dense with foliage and lines of sight were sometimes well over 100 yards. + Creek crossings were easy as the trail made use of bridges, stepping stones and even downed trees. ++ And the biggest reason of all, A STUNNING WATERFALL as a reward for your 1.5 mile efforts. YELLOW BRANCH FALLS is only 50 feet tall, but feels so much larger because its multi-tiered face is about 80 feet wide! It is a magnificent specimen of a waterfall due to the fact that you can not only see ALL of it head on, but it also has an easy to photograph side profile. The reward of a gorgeous waterfall coupled with a pleasant trail that feel like Red Riding Hood's walk to grandma's house makes this our top hike of the day! Our other hikes today included nearby: - Lick Log Falls - Pigpen Falls - Issaqueena Falls - Station Cove Falls (2nd favorite of the day) - Oconee Station Historic Site - Stumphouse Tunnel Be sure to stop by King Taco in Walhalla as a reward for all the calories you will burn on these hikes. Great tacos and burritos! 2019/22

Yellow branch (I kept calling it yellow creek) falls rounded out our day of waterfalls in or near the area of Walhalla, SC, and being the last of the waterfalls for today, it wasn't a bad waterfall! Yellow Branch was the longest of our hikes, being a total of about 3 miles round trip. Being perfectly honest, I'll say that the trail TO the falls was pretty boring and not fun to look at. The trail itself is not the hardest trail, having no real peaks or valleys to conquer. I had a bit of trouble on the way out due to a cramped calf muscle....even still that didn't stop me, so again, this isn't the toughest of trails. Along the trail I should mention there is at least one area where you cross a stream by balancing yourself along a downed tree. This was moss covered as well as surrounded by mud, so foot holds could be an issue here if you aren't sure footed. What about the falls themselves though? In a word, lovely! Not the tallest waterfall that we experienced today, clocking in at 50 feet, this fall was wide, welcoming, and it's all but impossible to get a bad shot here. There are a few smaller cascades along the way to the fall but this is definitely the main attraction. Located pretty close to Issaqueena Falls, I will say if you come to Yellow Branch (or Issaqueena first), you really owe it to yourself to hit both if you have time. Parking at Yellow Branch is very plentiful, however getting parking near the trail head may be a challenge. Basically you'll get a spot, you just may have to walk a bit. Rounding out the park is a decent sized Pagoda near the entrance of the park trail head (to the right), as well as an out house/restroom. Solid waterfall that I was happy to have experienced, and while it's not my favorite waterfall in the Walhalla area, I do think it's a nice one. Check it out if you're in the area!

Beautiful hike! I went with a group of people who had varying physical ability, fitness levels, and varying hiking experience, and here are my observations: 1. This is an easy trail for experienced hikers 2. This is a super fun trail for people with beginner to moderate hiking experience and no physical limitations because there are a couple of obstacles to traverse (more on that later) and some steady uphill walking in some parts 3. This is a tough hike for people who are not used to getting in at least SOME sort of exercise or who are obese- it is do-able but difficult Wear hiking shoes or walking shoes with good grip on the bottom, because you do have to traverse wet obstacles like: - walking across a downed tree over a little river (so you need to balance over a tree that could be wet and slick) - stepping on partially submerged stones to cross another couple of little rivers - climbing over and under downed trees that block the trail - climbing the rocks when you get to the falls (optional but totally worth it) Get there early so you have time to really enjoy the hike, the falls, and the forest. It does take a while to hike this trail. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get out before nightfall! Depending on your level of fitness, give yourself a good hour to two hours before sundown to start heading back from the falls. We got there in the afternoon and made it out JUST at dusk. We were worried we wouldn't make it out in time! The closer you get to the falls, the trickier the hike becomes. There are parts where the path is narrow with a steep drop off on one side. So good eye sight and steady footing are important in those parts! I wouldn't recommend this trail for smaller kids because of that. The trail does feel harder on the way back. It feels like there is more uphill than downhill walking, so if you're already feeling tired when you get to the falls, stretch and give yourself time to rest before you head back. I really loved this trail! I thought it was beautiful! There is a mix of some uphill and downhill walking, but nothing treacherous. However, I'm in the "beginner to moderate hiking experience" category. I felt it was challenging enough but not too much that I overexerted myself. It was gorgeous and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. My counterparts who were in the "not used to physical activity" category enjoyed the first quarter of it, and really struggled the rest of the way- the worst of it being on the way back (which is a bit of an understatement). I say that because we picked this trail based on previous reviews. And although they were all right in how awesome this trail is, I happened to experience it with people who did not concur with the previous reviews. They wanted me to be sure to include their perspective in my review. In their words "this is NOT a beginner trail!" Totally worth it, though. It was awesome!

I love going here have been sine I was little it peaceful and relaxing to go hiking here and it's so beautiful here

This is an easy hike! I was pleasantly surprised how beautiful it was and the ease of the hike made it even more enjoyable for me, since we had already done several hikes through out the day. There were a good amount of people and their dogs on this trail. The creek crossings were pretty easy with either stones or bridges to walk across. Only one spot had a big tree you had to walk across unless you wanted to get your feet wet. I was a little scared, but I'm a little over cautious or nervous, whatever you wanna call it most of the time. Once I crossed it, it really wasn't so bad! I was pleased that there was a little bathroom area, (not the fanciest) but when ya always have to go it will do! It's always a good idea to keep hand sanitizer with you on hikes because a lot of these little porta potty places don't have sinks or sanitizer near them. You may not care, but if y'all are snacking or having lunch along the hike or at the waterfall you may want to consider it. (especially if you're sharing, DON'T BE NASTY!! ) There is parking by the trail head.

Well kept trail with a beautiful waterfall ending. Be warned, definitely an easier hike getting to the falls than it is on the way out, with a steady incline leading to the parking lot. A little over 1.5 miles each way, moderately trafficked.

I hiked this trial with several others Yelpers on my first "Off the Grid" hiking Unofficial Yelp Event. This was the longest hike we did. It is about 3 miles roundtrip, which does't sound long unless you have been hiking all day like we had. This trail had a large parking paved parking lot with a bathroom (e.g. hole in ground with a toilet seat over it!). The trail had great views the entire trip. The pathway was wide and there was only one log that you had to cross over. I would consider this hike "moderate." The actual area where the waterfall is located is huge. You have tons of space to walk around and explore or to sit and view the falls. This was my favorite hike of the trip! I just really enjoyed the layout of the hike/falls. The shape of the falls reminded me of a tiered wedding cake! It was just so pretty. The views were pretty amazing. Do not skip out on this hike!

Want a beautiful walk in the woods with a huge reward? Then you've got to take this hike. Yellow Branch Falls is a 50' cascading waterfall that is beyond beautiful. Hiking approximately 1.5 miles one-way through serene forest, this trail has some narrow uneven terrain and is considered to be 'moderate' in difficulty. There are three primitive creek crossings with stepping stones that keep hikers relatively dry and three foot bridges. The reward for your effort is an amazingly beautiful falls, but the walk in the woods to get there is reward enough. Just do it!