Waterfall Hikes Near Duncan, SC

4,053 residents
New York Time Zone
59 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Duncan? There are 59 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Duncan. 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 34.9342°N, -82.1443°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Duncan

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

59 of 59 gauged

4 of 59 waterfalls near Duncan are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Roaring Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway 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 Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Fairfield Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Gordons Mill Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing High 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 Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 95°F

Tod 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny Best
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 98°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Duncan

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 Maidenhair Falls Strong · 794 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Falls Strong · 794 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Fairfield Falls Strong · 794 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Gordons Mill Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Lower Falls Low · 21 cfs 20th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Duncan (14 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
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Duncan (44 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 59 Waterfalls Near Duncan

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
Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

21.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

7.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

47.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

26.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

32.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

26.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Duncan

Are there free waterfalls near Duncan?

There are 37 free waterfalls near Duncan, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Duncan?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Duncan, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Duncan?

There are 44 dog-friendly waterfalls near Duncan, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Duncan?

There are 43 kid-friendly waterfalls near Duncan, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Duncan?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Duncan, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Duncan?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Duncan?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Duncan?

Yes, 56 waterfalls near Duncan have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Duncan?

The closest waterfall to Duncan is Pelham Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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