Waterfall in Bell Park
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Bell Park opened in November 2024, proving easy access to this waterfall that few people knew about, including me. Conserving Carolina acquired the land for the park in 2015 and local donors enabled the development of the trail system.
The waterfall isn’t big or captivating, but it’s easy to access and it makes a nice addition to a longer hike in the park or a quick waterfall fix if you’re in the area.
(108L-258105)
Driving Directions
The park is located on the north side of US 176, on the east side of the bridge over Green River. The address is 4360 Spartanburg Highway, Saluda.
Bell Park trailhead. (108L-258111)
Hiking Directions
Quick Glance
Follow Overlook Trail to the falls.
Detailed Look
From the gate, it’s a moderate 0.15-mile walk on Overlook Trail to the junction with Nature Trail Connector, which forks to the right. Continue a little over 100 yards on Overlook Trail to the viewing deck at the falls.
| Accessibility: | Hiking trail |
| County: | Henderson |
| River Basin: | Broad |
| Watercourse: | Tributary of Green River |
| Watershed: | Very small |
| Type and Height: | 12-foot-high freefalling falls Height measured with rangefinder. There is more falling water above and below the freefalling part. |
| Landowner: | Henderson County |
| Beauty Rating: | 3 |
| Elevation: | 1920 feet |
| USGS Map: | Zirconia NC/SC |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Hike Distance: | 0.25 miles |
| Waterfall GPS: | 35.23619, -82.39336 |
| Trailhead GPS: | 35.234885, -82.393104 |
