Waterfall Hikes Near Anderson, SC

29,345 residents
New York Time Zone
61 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Anderson? There are 61 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Anderson. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.5211°N, -82.6478°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Anderson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

61 of 61 gauged

12 of 61 waterfalls near Anderson are flowing strongly today

Big Bend Falls Moderate Kings Creek Falls Moderate Spoonauger Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Glencannon Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Laughing Falls Moderate Looking Glass Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Slick Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Low Toccoa Falls Low Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Roaring Maidenhair Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Roaring Hooker Falls Roaring Pearsons Falls Roaring Shoal Creek Falls Roaring Turley Falls Roaring Triple Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Reedy River Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Pelham Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Moderate Stekoa Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 94°F

Tod 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 96°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 98°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 97°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Anderson

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Maidenhair Falls Roaring · 790 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Twin Falls Roaring · 790 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Fairfield Falls Roaring · 790 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 95th percentile
  6. 6 Reedy River Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 95th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Anderson (14 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

25.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Anderson (44 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

27 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft

All 61 Waterfalls Near Anderson

Slick Rock Falls waterfall

Slick Rock Falls

30.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

8.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Turley Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hendricks Falls

33.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Dismal Falls waterfall CC

Dismal Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schoolhouse Falls waterfall

Schoolhouse Falls

31.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft

Maidenhair Falls

32.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

32.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

39.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

29.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

32.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

2.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

12.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

45.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

44.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

4.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

Lower Vernal Falls

44.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Anderson

Are there free waterfalls near Anderson?

There are 36 free waterfalls near Anderson, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Anderson?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Anderson, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Anderson?

There are 44 dog-friendly waterfalls near Anderson, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Anderson?

There are 45 kid-friendly waterfalls near Anderson, including Big Bend Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Anderson?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Anderson, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Anderson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Anderson is Big Bend Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Anderson?

The tallest waterfall near Anderson is Raven Cliff Falls at 420 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Anderson?

Yes, 58 waterfalls near Anderson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Anderson?

The closest waterfall to Anderson is Great Falls, approximately 23.1 miles away.

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