Wildcat Branch Falls is a series of cascades along SC Highway 11 at Wildcat Wayside in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area; the lower fall (about 30 feet) is visible right from the roadside pull-off near Cleveland. A short trail climbs past a smaller middle tier toward the taller upper falls.
At 30 ft, it stands above roughly 24% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
The falls are fed by Wildcat Branch. You'll find it in Greenville, South Carolina. It is protected within Wildcat Wayside / Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area.
This is a roadside waterfall: visible from a road, parking area, or a walk of a few hundred feet. Because it sits right off the road, it makes an easy stop on a longer trip and works for visitors with limited time or mobility. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.5 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Cleveland, the closest town.
When to go: Spring (Mar-May). Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
