At 400 ft, Raven Cliff Falls ranks among the tallest waterfalls in the United States — a tiered waterfall in South Carolina. It ranks #23 by height among the waterfalls in this guide.
The falls are fed by Matthews Creek. You'll find it in Greenville, South Carolina. It is protected within Caesars Head State Park / Mountain Bridge Wilderness (SC State Parks).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 4.4 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Cleveland, the closest town.
When to go: Spring and after heavy rain (Mar-May). Like most waterfalls, Raven Cliff Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
