Area Attractions 

Fishing - Walhalla
Fish Hatchery

Operated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), this fish hatchery is one of five in South Carolina serving a vital role in the management of our state’s fishery resources. The Walhalla State Fish Hatchery is unique in that it is the only state hatchery involved in the culture of trout, a coldwater species. Trout are produced here in support
of recreational fishing. When they reach an appropriate size, the trout are stocked wherever suitable coldwater habitat occurs in South Carolina.

Walhalla State Fish
Hatchery
198 Fish Hatchery Rd.
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
Phone: (864)638-2866

Waterfalls

Long Creek Falls serves as something of a landmark for the paddling community since it spills almost directly into the Chattooga River. The multi-tiered, 50-foot cascade and accompanying plunge pool offer a nice break from the Chattooga’s difficult Section IV, flowing briskly nearby. Fortunately, hikers can
also enjoy the view after a moderate, hour-long hike. Be aware that this is not an official Forest Service trail, thus there are no permanent markings, so carefully follow the directions listed below.
Height: 50 feet
Length of hike: Approximately 1.6 miles

Miuka Falls is one of two falls you can reach by hiking the Winding Stairs Trail, the other being Secret Falls. Miuka Falls is a 75-foot waterfall tucked away on a spur trail off the popular Winding Stairs Trail makes the journey into Miuka Falls among the best in Oconee County. In fact, this easy, 45-minute hike bustles with birds, small animals, and lively wildflowers beneath a dense canopy of hardwoods. More gently graded than stepped (as the name implies), beginners can easily venture along this trail and experience Miuka Falls,
although thick foliage at the falls makes getting a clear view a bit of a challenge.
Height: 75 feet
Length of hike: 1.15 miles

White Water Rafting


With 40 years of experience in whitewater rafting and over one million guests served, Wildwater is the place to plan your next mountain vacation. Wildwater offers half, full, and two-day trips, canoe and kayak instruction, meal and lodging packages, canopy tours, group and seasonal rates. Spring rains bring high adventure. Trips available March - October.

1251 Academy Rd.
Long Creek, SC 29658
Email: reservations@wildwaterrafting.com
Phone: 864-647-9587
Alternate Phone: 800-451-9972

Mountain Biking

Anderson County
Sadlers Creek State Recreation Area Bike (4 miles)

Greenville County
Paris Mountain State Park Brissy Ridge (2.6 miles) 
Firetower Road (1.6 miles) 
Kanuga (2.0 miles) 
Mountain Creek (1.2 miles) 
North Lake (1.6 miles) 
Pipsissewa (1.0 mile) 
Turtle (0.5 mile) 
Timmons Park Mtn Bike (1.8 miles) 

Oconee County 
Oconee Connector of the Palmetto Trail (3.2 miles) 

Pickens County 
Clemson Experimental Forest Dalton Road (5.0 miles)
Figure Eight at Holly Springs (5.2 miles) 
Issaqueena Lake (7.8 miles) 
Fant's Grove Fants Grove Lake (4.3 miles) 
Johnstone/Fox (4.3) 
Lawrence (2.2 miles) 
Quarry (5.9 miles) 
Swine Farm (2.6 miles) 

Spartanburg County 
Blue Wall Passage of the Palmetto Trail (14 miles) 
Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail (12.6 miles) 
Croft State Natural Area (10.5 miles)