Waterfall Hikes Near Arkwright, SC

2,589 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Arkwright? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Arkwright. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.9131°N, -81.9395°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Arkwright

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

4 of 34 waterfalls near Arkwright are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Low Glencannon Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Lower Falls Strong Reedy River Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Pelham Falls Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 96°F

Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny Best
Fri 97°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Sunny
Tue 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Arkwright

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pelham Falls Roaring · 111 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls Strong · 50 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Reedy River Falls Strong · 50 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Strong · 50 cfs 79th percentile
  5. 5 Triple Falls Moderate · 537 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Turley Falls Moderate · 537 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Arkwright (7 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 Arkwright (25 waterfalls)

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

Pelham Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Lower Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Arkwright

Pelham Falls

42.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Lower Falls

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

Reedy River Falls

25.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

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

Bradley Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hendricks Falls

33.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Hickorynut Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Raven Cliff Falls

27 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft

Clearwater Falls

14.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

32.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Arkwright

Are there free waterfalls near Arkwright?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Arkwright, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Arkwright?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Arkwright, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Arkwright?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Arkwright, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Arkwright?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Arkwright, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Arkwright?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Arkwright?

The shortest waterfall hike near Arkwright is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Arkwright?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Arkwright?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Arkwright have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Arkwright?

The closest waterfall to Arkwright is Pelham Falls, approximately 14.8 miles away.

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