Waterfall Hikes Near Greenville, SC

401,443 residents
New York Time Zone
76 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Reedy River Falls runs through the middle of downtown Greenville, circled by a half mile loop in Falls Park that suits a dog after lunch. Seventy-six more waterfalls wait within fifty miles, most stacked on the Blue Ridge escarpment north of the county. Pearsons Falls drops 90 feet for a quarter mile of easy walking. The hard ticket is Rainbow Falls, a hundred footer at the end of 4.4 tough miles. Pelham stays flat over its mile and a half. Big Falls asks a two mile round trip and about 300 feet of uphill.

Located at 34.8354°N, -82.3646°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Greenville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

76 of 76 gauged

76 waterfalls near Greenville have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Moderate Catheys Creek Falls Moderate Connestee Falls Moderate Dismal Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Schoolhouse Falls Moderate Windy Falls Moderate Whitewater Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Toxaway Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Glencannon Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Laughing Falls Moderate Looking Glass Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Slick Rock Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Moderate Walker Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Hendricks Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Low High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Low Slicking Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 76°F

Aft 76°F Sunny Best
Sat 82°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 84°F Sunny
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Greenville

Updated 38 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Roaring · 304 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Estatoah Falls Strong · 78 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Timpson Falls Strong · 78 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Mitchell Falls Moderate · 97 cfs 65th percentile
  5. 5 Blue Sea Falls Moderate · 97 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Hickorynut Falls Moderate · 108 cfs 62nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Greenville (35 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

2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Pelham Falls in South Carolina, about 33 feet of drop LiDAR

Pelham Falls

7 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Greenville (55 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

1.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft

All 76 Waterfalls Near Greenville

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Reedy River Falls

2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Pelham Falls in South Carolina, about 33 feet of drop LiDAR

Pelham Falls

7 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

24.1 miles away
South Carolina
Hard
4.4 miles Unknown
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

24.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

24.8 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

25.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Clearwater Falls in South Carolina, about 110 feet of drop LiDAR

Clearwater Falls

26 miles away
South Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

26.1 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

26.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

27.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

27.9 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Triple Falls

28.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

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

Shoal Creek Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Greenville

Are there free waterfalls near Greenville?

There are 47 free waterfalls near Greenville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Greenville?

There are 35 easy waterfall hikes near Greenville, including Bird Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Greenville?

There are 55 dog-friendly waterfalls near Greenville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Greenville?

There are 55 kid-friendly waterfalls near Greenville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Greenville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Greenville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Greenville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Greenville?

Yes, 73 waterfalls near Greenville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Greenville?

The closest waterfall to Greenville is Lower Falls, approximately 1.9 miles away.

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