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

2 of 6 waterfalls near Carlisle are flowing strongly today

Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Roaring Pelham Falls Strong

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 97°F

Aft 96°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 97°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny
Sat 96°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 95°F Mostly Sunny then 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 Hendricks Falls Roaring · 408 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Pelham Falls Strong · 137 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Gordons Mill Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 59th percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 222 cfs 1st 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

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

Great Falls

23.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

Pelham Falls

8.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Carlisle

Hendricks Falls

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

Gordons Mill Falls

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

Great Falls of Catawba

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

Cedar Falls

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

Great Falls

23.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

Pelham Falls

8.4 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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