Waterfall Hikes Near Carlisle, SC

526 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carlisle? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Carlisle. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.5921°N, -81.4645°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carlisle

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

1 of 6 waterfalls near Carlisle is flowing strongly today

Cedar Falls Low Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 96°F

Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 94°F Sunny
Wed 96°F Sunny Best
Thu 99°F Sunny
Fri 102°F Sunny
Ind 101°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Carlisle

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Pelham Falls Roaring · 104 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Cedar Falls Low · 7 cfs 14th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 211 cfs 9th percentile
  4. 4 Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing · 42 cfs 5th percentile
  5. 5 Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing · 150 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Carlisle (3 waterfalls)

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

Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

43.4 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

Pelham Falls

10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Carlisle

Hendricks Falls

45.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

32.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls of Catawba waterfall

Great Falls of Catawba

49.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

43.4 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

Pelham Falls

10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carlisle

Are there free waterfalls near Carlisle?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Carlisle, including Cedar Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carlisle?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Carlisle, including Cedar Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carlisle?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Carlisle, including Cedar Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carlisle?

The shortest waterfall hike near Carlisle is Cedar Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Carlisle?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Carlisle have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Carlisle?

The closest waterfall to Carlisle is Hendricks Falls, approximately 9.7 miles away.

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