Waterfall Hikes Near Arcadia, SC

2,846 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Arcadia? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Arcadia. 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 34.9609°N, -81.9929°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Arcadia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

1 of 40 waterfalls near Arcadia is flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Roaring Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Low Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 93°F

Tod 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Sunny Best
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 97°F Sunny
Fri 98°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Arcadia

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bead and Lace Falls Roaring · 858 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Gordons Mill Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Reedy Cove Falls Low · 21 cfs 20th percentile
  4. 4 Clearwater Falls Low · 21 cfs 20th percentile
  5. 5 Raven Cliff Falls Low · 5 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 The Cascades Low · 43 cfs 15th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Arcadia (9 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

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Arcadia (29 waterfalls)

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

Pelham Falls

10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Arcadia

Pelham Falls

10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

32.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

10.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

49.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

8.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

8.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

28.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

23 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

12.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

18.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

High Falls

12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Arcadia

Are there free waterfalls near Arcadia?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Arcadia, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Arcadia?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Arcadia, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Arcadia?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Arcadia, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Arcadia?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Arcadia, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Arcadia?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Arcadia, including Hooker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Arcadia?

The shortest waterfall hike near Arcadia is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Arcadia?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Arcadia?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Arcadia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Arcadia?

The closest waterfall to Arcadia is Pelham Falls, approximately 14.9 miles away.

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