Station Cove Falls

About

Station Cove Falls is usually the first place in the Upstate that wildflower lovers visit looking for the first blooms of the year. The 60' high waterfall is at the end of a trail that passes through a hardwood cove with soils rich in magnesium and calcium. Areas of the cove along the trail are carpeted with Toadshade Trillium (Trillium cuneatum) in late March and early April, then a bit later with Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum). Other wildflowers along the trail include Green and Gold, Bloodroot, several varieties of violets, Rue Anemone, Hepatica, and the rare Sweet White Trillium. Depending on where you park, the hike is either 1 or 1.5 miles and is considered easy to moderate in difficulty. You can also mix in some history with your visit if you park at the Oconee Station Historic Site and take the short walk to the historic buildings.