Wildcat Branch Falls

10-26-06 - I have driven by this waterfall a couple of times in the past while on Hwy 11, but for some reason had never stopped. It's right next to the road and there's a safe pull off area, so there's really no good excuse.

Directions from Brevard: Take Hwy 276 south into South Carolina passing Caesar's Head State Park. Keep heading south on 276 to Hwy 11 and turn left. The waterfall is about 1/2 a mile down on the left. If you are coming from the other direction on Hwy 11, the falls are on the right about 5 miles past the intersection of Hwy 276 north. The above shot is the view from the road area and is handicap accessible. The stream is low volume, so if you would like a better gush of water, visit after some very recent rainfall. To the left of the waterfall is a path that leads to the smaller 10' upper section.

I didn't realize it until just before my visit in Oct 2006, but there is an upper waterfall also. Follow the trail past the above section over the bridge for about 10 minutes. It ends at the base of the 100' plus slide area, but you have to climb up the boulders for a better view. More water would probably make this an awesome sight, but it was still very nice and worth the short hike.