Eastatoe Falls/Twin
Falls, Pickens
These beautiful waterfalls are
nestled in the Eastatoe Valley. They are an easy hike of about 1 mile. The
falls consist of two falls. The larger of the two is about 75 feet high.
Both falls cascade over massive slabs of granite to create the Reedy Cove
Creek. To access the falls, take Hwy 178 North out of Pickens. Continue
past Hwy 11 to Cleo Chapman Road (Bob's Place is on the corner). Turn left
on Cleo Chapman Road and go about 2 miles. At the "T"
intersection take a right; then turn right onto Waterfalls Road. Go to the
end of the parking area. The trail starts at the end of the parking area.
It is a short hike to the waterfalls, but it can be very slick. Please
hike responsibly.
Laurel Fork Falls,
Pickens
Spills 80 feet directly into
Lake Jocassee. Located at the head of a narrow cove at the northeastern
tip of Toxaway arm of Lake. (Lake maps available at area stores.) May be
reached by a 30 minute boat ride, or by an 8-mile hike along the Foothills
Trail from U.S. 178 at Rocky Bottom.
