Waterfall Hikes Near Ben Avon, SC

2,161 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ben Avon? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ben Avon. 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 34.9328°N, -81.8763°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ben Avon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

1 of 30 waterfalls near Ben Avon is flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Roaring Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low 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 Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks 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 Reedy Cove Falls Low Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 94°F

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

Flowing best right now near Ben Avon

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bead and Lace Falls Roaring · 931 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Gordons Mill Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Reedy Cove Falls Low · 21 cfs 20th percentile
  4. 4 Raven Cliff Falls Low · 5 cfs 17th percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Low · 26 cfs 11th percentile
  6. 6 Rock Creek Falls Low · 26 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ben Avon (6 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 Ben Avon (22 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 30 Waterfalls Near Ben Avon

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

13.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

14.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

15.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

26.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

16.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Glencannon Falls

18 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ben Avon

Are there free waterfalls near Ben Avon?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Ben Avon, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ben Avon?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Ben Avon, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ben Avon?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ben Avon, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ben Avon?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ben Avon, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ben Avon?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ben Avon?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Ben Avon?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ben Avon?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Ben Avon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ben Avon?

The closest waterfall to Ben Avon is Gordons Mill Falls, approximately 17.5 miles away.

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