Take This Easy Trail To An Amazing Double Waterfall In South Carolina
Love chasing waterfalls? South Carolina’s western-most counties are an ideal place to do just that! You’ll find waterfall trails here ranging from just a few hundred yards to more than 70 miles long – and each one is stunning in its own way. If it’s a short and sweet hike you desire, head to this double waterfall near Sunset. It’s known under a few names: Reedy Cove Falls, Eastatoe Falls, and more commonly, Twin Falls.
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Whatever name you want to give to it, this double waterfall is astoundingly impressive.
It consists of two distinct waterfalls that eventually converge into one.
The larger of the two falls (pictured on the left in this photo) is a 70-foot vertical drop over a stacked granite cliff, where it then runs nearly horizontal before joining the other falls in a meandering cascade further downstream.
The other waterfall cascades gracefully down a rocky passage several yards to the right of the vertical waterfall. If you want to see them in person (who wouldn't?), access to the falls can be gained through a couple of trails on a nature preserve.
The shortest trail is 0.7 miles in length. This easy-going hike is more of a walk than a workout.
At an easy pace, the hike into the falls takes approximately 10-15 minutes among some nice foliage on a well-marked trail that begins at the end of a gravel road.
Downstream from the falls there is even more to see!
Once you read the waterfalls, more adventurous hikers can take an additional path that leads to the top of the falls. It's very strenuous and only recommended for skilled hikers.
Have you taken the Lower Twin Falls Trail to see this spectacular water fall? We'd love to know — and to see your photos!
The Lower Twin Falls Trail is 0.7 mile, round-trip. Learn more about this trail at this link from alltrails.com The trail head is accessed via Waterfall Road in Sunset South Carolina. The GPS coordinates for the turn-off to Waterfall Road are: 35.008882, -82.826637. Here’s a Google Map to help guide your way. Address: 185 Water Falls Road, Sunset, SC, 29685
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Robin Jarvis is a travel and entertainment writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She spent more than two decades living on the coast in South Carolina and currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina - although she still makes it back to see family in South Carolina quite often. When she's not working, she loves to hike, kayak, and check out new adventures. Get in touch at [email protected]
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