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At this site in southern Greenville County the Reedy River widens to over 200 feet cascading over rocks and boulders to create one of the most geologically significant vistas on the river. The site dates back to the early 1800 when it housed an industry and an electric generating plant. The site will be developed into a passive park with trails, picnic groves, historic interpretative signs and a playground.

The double tiered falls drops 8 feet, then rambles for 25 feet before plunging 15 feet over the second tier. It is an easy 0.2 mile hike down the nature trail at Pleasant Ridge County Park to see this picturesque waterfall. A bench made of a split log is at the upper tier making it a great spot to enjoy the view.

Oconee County is home to many of South Carolina’s beautiful waterfalls, and Yellow Branch Falls is no exception. This cascading waterfall is 50 feet high and 75 feet wide; it is nestled within the Sumter National Forest.