Twin Falls

Twin Falls is on private land, but as far as I know it's been OK to visit this waterfall. It hasn't been posted on any of my various trips. On my last visit, a large group from Camp Buc came down, then continued down river to Joe Pack Falls. This could be changing really soon. When I was there over July 4th '05, a lot of the trees and shrub had been cleared from around the falls and the land was divided into lots for sale. The clearing really opened up the waterfall and my guess is that after homes start going in, poor people will no longer be allowed to visit this magnificent set of waterfalls.

Maybe you are interested in one of these lots and would like to see if you would like a set of waterfalls in your back yard. Follow the directions to Slippery Witch Falls, then continue on Upper Whitewater Rd for about a mile to the next bridge. You can't miss all the 'for sale' signs. You can't see much from the road - a path on the left side leads to the top and the base of the falls. The area still wasn't posted on my last visit, but there was land clearing going on, so beware of big trucks if you decide to investigate.

Down river from Twin Falls are 2 more waterfalls that are on public land. Joe Pack Falls is pretty nice - maybe 20' high.

Joe Pack Falls

Bestos Falls wasn't really worth the bushwhack to get to it. It might be a pretty scene if the rhododendron are in bloom. If you wanted to see the falls and stay completely legal, find the point where Hwy 281 crosses the Thompson River and bushwhack up from there maybe 1/4 of a mile. Bestos Falls will be first, then Joe Pack a short distance up.

Bestos Falls

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