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Beech Bottom Falls                                                             Waldrop Stone Falls

        More than 30                     Only ten minutes from Tiger
                                         Boulevard in Clemson, in Clemson’s
        waterfalls flow                  Experimental Forest, is the 0.7-mile
                                         trail to Todd Creek Falls. Stretching
        through the                      across Todd Creek, the falls are
                                         between 15 and 20 feet high and flow
                                         into a swimming hole. This excursion
        Clemson Area.                    also features a spring and a historic
                                         dam that are accessible from the trail
                                         leading to the falls.
        The trails that lead to these amazing   Todd Creek Falls is one of many
        natural wonders range from easy   wonderful attractions in Clemson’s
        to difficult, and trailheads are not   Experimental Forest, 17,500 acres   Waldrop Falls and the Falls at Todd
        always marked. Before setting out   of protected land that is dedicated to   Creek Tributary.
        on a waterfall adventure, go to   education, research and the mission
        VisitClemson.com for a list of the   of managing forest resources to better   Exploring the natural beauty of the
        area’s waterfalls that is complete with   benefit society. As a hub for outdoor   Clemson Area attracts visitors and
        directions, links to other resources  recreation, the forest offers popular,   inspires locals year-round. Share your
        and tips for planning a safe hike.  multi-use trails for hiking, mountain   outdoor adventures and explorations
                                         biking and horseback riding, and   by tagging photos on social media
        Twin Falls has many names        is home to two other waterfalls,   with #visitclemson.
        including Reedy Cove Falls, Rock
        Falls and Eastatoe Falls. Call them
        what you will, Twin Falls is a
        breathtaking set of waterfalls north
        of Pickens, South Carolina. The left
        and larger of the falls runs over a big
        granite slab, dropping 75 feet, while
        the falls on the right make a series
        of shorter drops. The trail leading to
        Twin Falls is an easy quarter-mile hike
        that takes about 15 minutes.

        On the way along F. Van Clayton
        Memorial Highway to the Sassafras
        Mountain observation deck is Beech
        Bottom Falls Trail and parking area.
        The trail includes footbridges and an
        observation deck for taking in Beech
        Bottom Falls. At 1.7 miles out and
        back, the trail is great for all
        skill levels.



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