Twin Falls, also called Eastatoe Falls or Reedy Cove Creek Falls, is located in Eastatoe Valley in Pickens County, SC. The waterfall consists of two separate waterfalls. The waterfall on the left side plunges 75 feet over a granite ledge. The right side starts with a short drop before sliding down a 45 degree slope. Reedy Cove Creek feeds Twin Falls and rejoins at the base in several large pools of water. The water continues past the base of the waterfall and Reedy Cove Creek merges with Eastatoe Creek in the Jocassee Gorges.
There are two trails leading to the waterfall. The observation deck gives you a great view of both falls and can be reached by using the easy trail which starts at the parking area and is only about 0.3-0.4 miles to Twin Falls. Follow the well worn, basically flat path upstream that runs beside the creek to the base of the falls. There are several pathways on your right that head down toward it which lead to a small cascade with a swimming hole at the base.
Just before you reach the falls, you’ll pass a water wheel on your left.
The trail ends on an observation deck with wooden benches that is located directly in front of the waterfall, which is great for those who like to savor the beauty of the waterfall. The observation deck is also great for setting up your tripod.
Fishing, swimming, and climbing are prohibited. There are no restrooms or trash cans at the falls, and no camping is allowed.
The second trail, built in 2008, is a 2.3 miles out and back trail to the top of the waterfalls. Since the view isn’t very good from this perspective, people sometimes walk up to the stone ledge at the crest of the falls. At least one person has died falling from this ledge, so if you want a good view I would recommend the easy trail.
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