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More than 30

waterfalls flow

through the

Clemson Area. Waldrop Stone Falls
T he trails that lead to these amazing hole. This excursion also features a spring and

a historic dam that are accessible from the trail
natural wonders range from easy to
leading to the falls.
difficult, and trailheads are not always
marked. Before setting out on a
waterfall adventure, go to VisitClemson.com for Todd Creek Falls is one of many wonderful
a list of the area’s waterfalls that is complete with attractions in Clemson’s Experimental Forest,
directions, links to other resources and tips for 17,500 acres of protected land that is dedicated to
planning a safe hike. education, research and the mission of managing
forest resources to better benefit society. As a hub
Twin Falls has many names including Reedy for outdoor recreation, the forest offers popular,
Cove Falls, Rock Falls and Eastatoe Falls. Call multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking
them what you will, Twin Falls is a breathtaking set and horseback riding, and is home to two other
of waterfalls north of Pickens, South Carolina. The waterfalls, Waldrop Falls and the Falls at Todd
left and larger of the falls runs over a big granite Creek Tributary.
slab, dropping 75 feet, while the falls on the right
make a series of shorter drops. The trail leading to Exploring the natural beauty of the Clemson Area
Twin Falls is an easy quarter-mile hike that takes attracts visitors and inspires locals year-round.
about 15 minutes. Share your outdoor adventures and explorations by
tagging photos on social media with #visitclemson.
Easy
On the way along F. Van
Clayton Memorial Highway
3 Waterfall observation deck is Beech
to the Sassafras Mountain
Bottom Falls Trail and
parking area. The trail
includes footbridges and an
observation deck for taking
Hikes
in Beech Bottom Falls. At
1.7 miles out and back, the
trail is great for all skill levels.

Only ten minutes from Tiger
Boulevard in Clemson, in
Clemson’s Experimental
and Clemson’s Experimental Forest Forest, is the 0.7-mile trail to
by Bonnie Hunter Todd Creek Falls. Stretching
across Todd Creek, the falls
are between 15 and 20 feet Historic Dam at Todd Creek Falls
high and flow into a swimming
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