![]() ![]() In order to get a good look at twin falls, you have to cross the creek and then scramble down to the base of the falls. If you’re not paying attention, you could step right into the cascade. The problem with going this way is that the trail spits you out at the top of the falls right at the edge. Even this area largely follows the contour of the mountain. After a while, it switches to single track the rest of the way. It mostly follows an old roadway (or railroad?), so the grade is subtle. Pass through that fence and then you are on the trail. You’ll walk around the gate and towards a wooden fence. The trail is 1½ miles long and is not strenuous. This is the trail head for a pathway that will take you to the top of the falls. There is room for a couple of cars to park. Before the road out intersects with Hwy 178, you’ll see a red gate on your left. Pay attention on the drive back out of the area. #hiking #waterfallsĪ post shared by Chad Chandler on at 4:16pm PST I could have plummeted to my death, so I guess it's a little petty to complain about wet feet. I slipped on the rocks above the falls and had wet socks and shoes all day. There are steel rails from an abandoned train line in the creek. From there, scramble up the hill and you’ll find a trail that takes you to the top. If you want to hike above the falls, then carefully navigate the slick stone creek bed and make your way to the left corner of the cliff face. If that’s all you want to do, then this ends the easy/safe way. Reedy Cove Creek splits into two (and sometimes three) streams before cascading over the cliff face. Follow the creek on the level pathway until you get to the waterfall viewing platform. Park in the gravel lot, but be careful not to block the gate. Get your device going well before you get close to the destination because there is no cell service in the area. Use your GPS to navigate to the point on the map below. You don’t need hiking gear or any physical aptitude to complete this very short hike. Twin Falls is easy to access from the road. I’ll address the easy way first and I recommend that you do it the easy way before attempting the hard way. There are two ways to access the falls-the easy/safe way and hard/dangerous way. Twin Falls (not to be confused with Twin Falls in Pisgah National Forest), also known as Reedy Cove Falls, is a great little waterfall attraction that is accessible to just about anyone. ![]()
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