This is a 5 mile round-trip hike through the 374-acre preserve takes you to the namesake, Eastatoe Creek, that tumbles steeply into a pristine mountain gorge. Eastatoe Creek descends through a gorge in the preserve and is squeezed through the rock in an area called The Narrows. The trail is rated moderate to difficult.
**AS OF MAY 2025, THIS TRAIL REMAINS CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE.**
Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 35.049105, -82.816262
DIRECTIONS
From NC: take Hwy 178 south from Hwy 64 in Rosman to the South Carolina state line. From there, drive a little under 2.5 miles and just before the bridge, turn to the right on to the gravel Horsepasture Rd (the upper road when you make the turn).
From SC: the left hand turn on to Horsepasture Rd is about 8 miles north of Hwy 11 off of Hwy 178 just after you cross the bridge.
The trail will be marked by the wooden “Foothills” trail access. This is also the same road to turn on if your destination is the scenic Virginia Hawkins Falls. Travel up a short ways, past the Foothills parking area to the sign for the Eastatoe Heritage Preserve. A red gated road is the trailhead. There is room for 3 or 4 cars here. If full, you may have to backtrack to the Foothills parking area and walk back up the road.
Photo credit: Bill Robertson Photography
As we just provide information, if you have a question regarding a particular trail, it is best to contact the source listed. We encourage good stewardship of our natural resources. Be prepared for your outing and Leave No Trace of your visit. For more hiking and waterfall trips, check out the publications of Milestone Press.
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