If the Grand Canyon and Jocassee Gorges were twins, they would not be identical twins, obviously – but they could certainly be fraternal twins! Don’t believe us? Keep reading for some comparison photos. Jocassee Gorges is surely a lookalike natural wonder in South Carolina that’s worth a visit to see in person.
Both the Grand Canyon and the Jocassee Gorges have overlooks that people seek out to enjoy the majestic scenery. The colors may vary depending on the time of day, weather conditions, and the time of year for the Jocassee Gorges.
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The bold orange and brown fall colors in the Jocassee Gorges create a more striking resemblance.
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Here you can compare and contrast the beach areas of each natural wonder.
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The Havasu Falls tumble over red rock cliffs and end in a Gatorade-blue pool of water. The falls technically do not lie within the Grand Canyon National Park boundaries but are found on the Havasupai (meaning people of the blue-green waters) Reservation and are not accessible by road. This is just one of the Grand Canyon’s multiple waterfalls.
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Lake Jocassee also has multiple waterfalls, some of which are accessible only by boat.
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The Grand Canyon is much larger than the Jocassee Gorges, covering well over a million acres of land and reaching 6,000 feet deep at its deepest point.
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The Jocassee Gorges cover only about 43,500 acres and have forested slopes dropping 2,000 vertical feet in elevation in a matter of one to two miles.
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Rafters enjoy floating down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.
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Lake Jocassee is also enjoyed by boaters.
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The Grand Canyon draws close to five million visitors each year.
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Although many have never even heard of the Jocassee Gorges, the natural wonder was ranked 9th out of 50 by National Geographic as One of 50 of the World’s Last Great Places.
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With all of the similarities and differences between them, both of these natural wonders provide unquestionably spectacular views.
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When you plan your trip to see them for yourself in person, check out the hike that takes you down into and through parts of the Jocassee Gorges.
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Now that you’ve seen it for yourself, what do you think? Do these two natural wonders pass as fraternal twins for you? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!
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Address: Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area, 1344 Cleo Chapman Hwy, Sunset, SC 29685, USA
