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Address 15760 Long Creek Hwy,
Mountain Rest, SC 29664 |
Photo Suggestions
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Best time to photograph the falls is in the
afternoon with the sun at your back. However, if you do
photograph the falls in the am you can crop out the sun (at top of
falls). |
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Reedy Branch flows over part of a 100-foot wide rock
ledge, spilling onto a series of moss-covered outcroppings and into
a shallow pool. |
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There are plenty of rocks at the base of the falls
to use as foreground. |
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From the base of the falls, there is plenty of room to move around to shoot at different angles. |
Driving Tips and Other Information
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This 30-foot cascade, also known as Burson's Falls,
is in a secluded cove but is easily reached with a 2/10 of a mile
hike down a gravel road. The Reedy Branch flows over part of a 100-foot wide rock ledge before emptying into the Chattooga River. There is an open area at the base of the falls that can be used for picnicking. At the trailhead the stone columns and iron gate makes you think its private property. However, it is public land as the U.S. Forest Service stake inside the gate indicates. |
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From Westminster take US 76 WEST for 16 miles to
Chattooga Ridge Road on your right. Pass Chattooga Ridge Road and go another 0.2 miles and turn LEFT into a parking area beside a stone wall. The trail head is at the stone pillars. Hike 600 feet down the
old roadbed. Just before crossing over the Reedy Branch, turn LEFT
onto a spur trail and follow it 100 feet to the base of the falls. |
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NOTE: If you miss the falls parking area drive
down to Bull Sluice parking area and turn around. Drive
approx. 1/4 - 1/2 mile to the parking area. |
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No bathroom facilities available. (However, there are bathroom facilities in the Bull Sluice Parking area). |
Information compiled by Bob Spalding