#2 - Yellowbranch Falls, Issaqueena Falls, Oconee State Park lake and Whitewater Falls
(6:30am to 1:00pm)
The trail to Yellowbranch Falls is a moderately difficult 3 mile out-and-back trail that leads to the base of this spectacular 50-foot vertical cascade. Issaqueena Falls is accessible from inside Stumphouse Park, 0.3 mile out and back. It ’s a five-minute walk to the viewing platform from the parking lot. Depending on the foliage this outing may stop at Oconee State Park, where the lake gives opportunities for fall color photos. And finally, Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies. The falls plunge 411 feet. This is a 1/2 mile round trip on a paved path.
Leave hotel at 6:30am, driving time 40 min
Address: Highland Hwy, Mountain Rest, SC 29664
Limit: 10
Facilities: Yes
Fees: Oconee State Park, $5. Isaqueena Falls, $5.
Equipment: Normal range of lenses, wide angle to telephoto. Polarizing and neutral density filters, tripod, water and snacks.
A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing. You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.
Images by Mark Hoyle
