Waterfall Hikes Near Gaffney, SC

12,651 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gaffney? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gaffney. 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 35.0743°N, -81.6552°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gaffney

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

9 of 26 waterfalls near Gaffney are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Low Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Connestee Falls Low Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Hendricks Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Hooker Falls Roaring Pearsons Falls Roaring Shoal Creek Falls Roaring Turley Falls Roaring Triple Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Reedy River Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Pelham Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Moderate

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 94°F

Tod 95°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 97°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Gaffney

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Reedy River Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Shoal Creek Falls Roaring · 675 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Pearsons Falls Roaring · 675 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Triple Falls Roaring · 675 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gaffney (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.

Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

39.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gaffney (20 waterfalls)

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

Pelham Falls

42.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Gaffney

Hendricks Falls

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

Gordons Mill Falls

44.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pelham Falls

42.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

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

Bradley Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

3.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

25.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

11.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

27 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

31.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

High Falls

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

Triple Falls

6.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gaffney

Are there free waterfalls near Gaffney?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Gaffney, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gaffney?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gaffney?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gaffney, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gaffney?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gaffney, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gaffney?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gaffney?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Gaffney?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gaffney?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Gaffney have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gaffney?

The closest waterfall to Gaffney is Hendricks Falls, approximately 30 miles away.

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