The Oconee Station State Historic Site is home to some of the oldest original buildings built by European settlers in the upstate of SC. There are two historic structures here, a blockhouse built in 1792 and a trading post built in 1805. Interestingly enough, back in the day this garrison was entrusted with the dual task of protecting the settlers from the Indians and protecting the Indians from the settlers.

There is a short and easy trail that starts at the Oconee Station State Historic Site. The trail is about 1.5 miles long if you start here, but there is an alternate trailhead outside of the Oconee Station State Historic Site incase the site is closed and the gate is locked. From that trailhead, the trail would be about 1 mile long. These lengths are one way, and since this is a out-and-back trail, the round trip would be twice that length.

In the springtime, this trail is painted with a myriad of wildflowers including pink lady's slippers, yellow lady's slippers, horse balm as well as many other more common flowers.

The destination of this hike is the Station Cove Falls, a 60' cascade that tumbles down over a large rock face. The trail ends just at the base of the falls, and this would be a very nice place to relax and enjoy a break or a picnic before returning on the same trail.

All in all, this is a nice and easy hike. This would be a good choice for those who are not experienced hikers, or those who don't care to exert themselves very much. And if you are interested in wildflowers, definitely mark this down as a trail to hike in the springtime!