Waterfall Hikes Near Chesnee, SC

597 residents
New_York Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chesnee? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chesnee. 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 35.1461°N, -81.8630°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chesnee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 43 gauged

43 waterfalls near Chesnee have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper 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 High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Low 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 Moderate Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 73°F

Thu 73°F Sunny Best
Fri 77°F Sunny
Sat 84°F Sunny
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 86°F Sunny
Tue 84°F Sunny
Wed 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chesnee (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.

Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

18.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chesnee (31 waterfalls)

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

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

18.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pelham Falls waterfall CC

Pelham Falls

31.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

22 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Chesnee

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

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

Bradley Falls

18.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

22.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pelham Falls waterfall CC

Pelham Falls

31.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

22 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

41.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

5.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Triple Falls

4.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Hooker Falls

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

Shoal Creek Falls

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

Toms Falls

5.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

16.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft

Turley Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chesnee

Are there free waterfalls near Chesnee?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Chesnee, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chesnee?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chesnee?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chesnee, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chesnee?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chesnee, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chesnee?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chesnee?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Chesnee?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chesnee?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Chesnee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chesnee?

The closest waterfall to Chesnee is Big Falls, approximately 23.3 miles away.

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