Waterfall Trail

Moonshine Falls

(Greenville County)

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Description: Although it is only a mile and a half from the rugged area of Raven Cliff Falls, the trail to Moonshine Falls is relatively flat until you reach the falls, where there is a fairly steep descent. The hike is forgotten as you view the water flowing over the edge of a dark rock cliff like a bridal veil and spilling into a pool below. As the name suggests, Moonshine Falls was once the site of some illegal activity - and, who knows, maybe some wild nights around the old campfire. Portions of rusty barrels, which remain in a cave at the base of the falls, provide some local color and food for thought during your stay.

Height: 40 feet

Length of hike: 1.9 miles

Time to hike: 1 hour  

Difficulty: Moderate

Creek or river: Tributary of Matthews Creek

USGS Quadrangle: Table Rock

Directions to falls: Due to a property sale, access to Moonshine Falls has been changed. Temporarily you must hike from the Asbury Hills United Methodist Youth Camp on the Asbury Trail to the falls. 

Note: Call ahead to get permission to enter and start from within the camp. During the summer when the camp is full, you may not be allowed to use the Asbury Trail. You can contact them at: Asbury Hills United Methodist Youth Camp 150 Asbury Drive, Cleveland, SC, 29635, 864-836-3711, Fax: 864-836-5522, Email: AsburyHills@umcsc.org