Reedy River
| Reedy River | |
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The Reedy River in Lake Conestee Nature Park
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| Basin features | |
| Main source |
Greenville County, South Carolina 34°59′22″N 82°28′17″W / 34.98956°N 82.47151°W |
| River mouth |
Saluda River 34°18′14″N 82°05′21″W / 34.30401°N 82.08928°WCoordinates: 34°18′14″N 82°05′21″W / 34.30401°N 82.08928°W |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 65 mi (105 km) |
The Reedy River is a tributary of the Saluda River, about 65 miles (105 km) long, in northwestern South Carolina in the United States. Via the Saluda and Congaree Rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Santee River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
Big Brother, or "The Falls", is a large waterfall that flows through the Reedy River Falls Park in Greenville, SC. It is overseen by the Liberty Bridge. Sliding down the falls is illegal according to Greenville law, but it is still practiced by many kayakers and other adventure seekers.
The Reedy River rises in Greenville County in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of the city of Greenville, and flows generally south-southeastwardly through Greenville, Lake Conestee Nature Park, and the Piedmont region into Laurens County. It joins the Saluda River in Laurens County, 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Greenwood, as part of Lake Greenwood, which is formed by a dam on the Saluda.
The pollution in the river was identified to be unfit for humans because of fecal bacteria. Children were commonly seen sliding down rocks in a section of the river in downtown Greenville. Playing in the river is now banned. Only in certain parts of the river is it actually safe for children to step or play on the rocks.
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