Gorges State Park/Horsepasture River dayhike

We will visit Drift Falls first, now privately owned -but its still viewable despite the posted signs. Then we make our way to National Scenic, protected river (whole thing below Drift Falls) to see increasingly beautiful waterfalls, first Turtleback Falls, then the stunningly spectacular raging, wild but incredibly beautiful 150' Rainbow Falls. Afterwards we will hike the downhill section another mile and a half to Stairway Falls, a nice stepped waterfall; and we'll have lunch and a nice break there. We'll decide on a swimming hole of our choice on the way out (or at Stairway Falls) and wade, swim and relax in the river. After our relaxtion time; we'll make our way out the moderate 3 mile climb from the Horsepasture Valley, back to our cars. If we have time we can hike the 3.2 miles to Bearwallow Falls in Gorges State Park or another falls in the area.

We'll stop on the way back -about eight miles south to view the tallest and very scenic waterfall east of Mississippi-Whitewater Falls-441'
There is an upper and lower viewing deck (better pics there). It is a short 4/10's total distance, worth every bit.
Anyone that wants afterwards can join me at 'Puerto Nuevo-a genuinly great authentic Mexican restaurant in Walhalla, SC on the way back, also inexpensive at 7-10 dollars for everything.