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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.
(864) 654-1200 | VisitClemson.com Historic Dam at Todd Creek Falls VII