Waterfall Hikes Near Glendale, SC

254 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Glendale? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Glendale. 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 34.9452°N, -81.8364°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Glendale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

4 of 30 waterfalls near Glendale are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 96°F

Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny Best
Fri 97°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Sunny
Tue 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Glendale

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pelham Falls Roaring · 111 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Reedy River Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Triple Falls Moderate · 513 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Turley Falls Moderate · 513 cfs 41st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Glendale (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.

Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

25.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Glendale (22 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
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

All 30 Waterfalls Near Glendale

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

29.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Clearwater Falls

14.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

6.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Hooker Falls

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

Shoal Creek Falls

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

Toms Falls

7.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

3.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Glendale

Are there free waterfalls near Glendale?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Glendale, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Glendale?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Glendale?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Glendale, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Glendale?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Glendale, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Glendale?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Glendale?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Glendale?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Glendale?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Glendale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Glendale?

The closest waterfall to Glendale is Gordons Mill Falls, approximately 18 miles away.

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