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When my husband and I set out to find and take pictures of wheelchair accessible waterfalls in every U.S. state, we were excited about the challenge. We gave ourselves no time limit to accomplish our feat; however, we had one mutually agreed upon rule that dictated how long we would stay in any given area. That rule was to never shiver again. Needless to say, adhering to this rule presented a new challenge. The new challenge was to find a waterfall that was actually flowing. Visiting mid-west and eastern states during months that prevented us from shivering are the same months that are hot enough to dry up streams; hence, little or no water flow for waterfalls. The natural scenery and picturesque landscapes warrant a second visit in the early spring right after the snow melts.

Bob and Jan

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

WILDCAT FALLS - South Carolina




Wildcat Falls, officially known as Greenville Wayside Park, ia divided into three tiers. All three are fed by Wildcat Branch Creek. The lower section called Wildcat Wayside Falls can been seen right off the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway in Greenville County. The fall drops 30-feet before spilling into a shallow granite pool.

ACCESSIBILITY:  No hiking required.  Roadside parking is available for all types of vehicles. Wheelchairs can pull right up to the waterfall pool. The fall can be seen from the side of the road; in fact, you don't even need to get out of the car.

If able, a few natural steps on the left side of lower falls leads to Middle Falls. Middle Falls cascades 10-feet. A shelter built in 1930 is located on the side of Middle Falls. The shelter was built by the Civilian Conservation Corp as a resting stop for traveling motorists.





TYPE: Tiered: Water drops in a series of distinct steps or falls.

Cascade: Water descends a series of rock steps.




DIRECTIONS: Drive 5 miles west from Greenville, SC on US 276. The waterfall is located on the right side of the road. The Wildcat sign is located on the right side of the road too.

ADDRESS:  Geer Highway, Cleveland, SC 29635

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