A 420-foot waterfall reached by a 4-mile round-trip hike through Mountain Bridge Wilderness at Caesars Head State Park.
Raven Cliff Falls drops about 420 feet in Mountain Bridge Wilderness, reached from Caesars Head State Park by a trail South Carolina State Parks lists as a 4-mile round trip to the main overlook. Hikers wanting a closer look can continue to a suspension bridge crossing the creek above the falls, extending the round trip to about 6.6 miles. The park rates all trails here as advanced and set in a wilderness landscape, so plan for rugged, unimproved terrain rather than a casual walk.
Entry costs $3 for adults, $1.50 for South Carolina seniors, and $1 for children ages 6 to 15, with children 5 and under free. Caesars Head's parking lot is limited, and the park warns it often fills on weekends in October and November, so a weekday visit improves the odds of finding a spot. All hikers must be off the trails one hour before sunset, a year-round rule worth building into any plan, especially for the longer suspension-bridge option. Check current South Carolina State Parks postings for any trail or parking updates before heading out.
Know before you go
Caesars Head State Park, Mountain Bridge Wilderness, US Highway 276, Greenville County, SC.
Year-round; parking fills on fall weekends (October-November) -- weekday visits recommended.
4-mile round trip to the main overlook; 6.6-mile round-trip option to a suspension bridge above the falls. Rated advanced/wilderness.
$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 ages 6-15; free for ages 5 and under.
Rugged wilderness trail; not accessible. All hikers must exit trails one hour before sunset.
2026-10-11. Conditions and requirements can change; confirm with the land manager before travelling.
Sources & further reading
- South Carolina State Parks -- Caesars Head State Park ↗
- USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) ↗
This is a researched visitor guide, not a claim that our editors have personally visited. Trail conditions, permits, and access can change.
