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Written by Pickens County
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 Eastatoe Falls / Twin Falls, Pickens
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Eastatoe Falls/Twin Falls, PickensThese 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, PickensSpills 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.
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