4-25-08 I visitor to my web site just emailed me and said the bridge on Water Falls Rd is closed and there is no good way for the public to visit Twin Falls. I don't know how long it will be closed. Thanks for the info, Jerry!
If you haven't been to Twin Falls, put it near the top of your must see falls - it's a beauty. Reedy Cove Creek splits at the top of the falls sending part of it's waters over a tall granite wall and the rest cascading over rock and boulders before joining again below.
To get to the falls from NC, take Hwy 178 off of Hwy 64 west of Brevard near Rosman. It's a clearly marked left hand turn. A short distance after turning on to 178, take a right to keep following 178 to the NC/SC state line. From the state line, drive 7.2 miles down the curvy 178 and take a right on Cleo Chapman Rd (SC 100) just after Bob's Place Tavern. You can't miss this place - it's a biker bar with a Pabst Blue Ribbon sign and a home-made 'Road Kill Grill' sign at the outdoor seating area. Drive 1.9 miles and take a right on Eastatoe Community Road. Drive another 0.9 miles and turn right on the 1 lane gravel Water Falls Rd. Follow this road a mile or so past the private property until it ends at a gate at the parking area. The trail is an easy 10-15 minute walk and passes a small swimming hole at the bottom of a slide and cascades below the falls. The trail ends at an observation deck where the above shot was taken. You'll need a wide angle lens to get that whole view in.
On a dry day you can safely climb over the rail and head out on the rock area around the falls. I did, but there had been a lot of rain in the area lately and there were areas of seepage coming off the banks, so the rock was slippery in areas. Books say the drop on the left is 75' - here's a shot of 2 guys at the top of the falls so you can judge for yourself. You'ld be pretty dead if you fell, so be careful if you head up there. A couple of other shots are below also.
