Confusion Falls
Cleveland

Confusion Falls

Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area
Cleveland, SC 29635
864-836-6115

Confusion Falls features two waterfalls from two separate creeks that join together at the base of the falls. To marvel that this gorgeous waterfall, hikers continue for 0.4 miles on the trail from Moonshine Falls. The hike is not well marked and considered strenuous.

  Please call the camp for permission:864-836-3711. GPS Waypoints Lat: 35.0947 Lon: -82.631

Photo credit: Bill Robertson Photography

DIRECTIONS:

Driving:

1. From the Post Office in Cleveland, follow US 276 West/SC 11 South 5 miles to where US 276 West turns right toward Caesars Head State Park.

2. Follow US 276 West for 1.7 miles to Asbury Hills Camp.

3. Turn LEFT onto Lakemont Road at the entrance of the camp.

4 . Immediately turn RIGHT and follow the road to a gate.  Pass through the gate and continue 0.3 miles to the trailhead.  NOTE: The gate is locked at 5pm. 5. Turn LEFT just past the trailhead and park. Hikin . Follow the Ashbury Trail for 1.5 miles to a cable crossing over Matthews Creek.  Continue for 300 feet to where Naturaland Trust Trail #14 (pink blaze) connects.. Turn RIGHT onto Naturaland Trust Trail and hike 0.5 miles to a right turn onto a trail.

3.  Continue to an old kiosk, designated as a "Hot Spot," that indicates you are off Naturaland Trust Trail.

4.  Continue on and look for a small stack of rocks on the right with red paint marks indicating the spur trail to Moonshine Falls.

5.  Turn RIGHT and continue 300 feet to a steep trail on the left that descends to the base of the falls.

The trail to Confusion Falls starts at the top of the ridge where you turned left to head down to Moonshine Falls.

Photo credit: Bill Robertson Photography

 

As we just provide information, if you have a question regarding a particular trail, it is best to contact the source listed. We encourage good stewardship of our natural resources.  Be prepared for your outing and Leave No Trace of your visit. For more hiking and waterfall trips, check out the publications of Milestone Press.
 
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