Waterfall Hikes Near Greenville, SC

401,443 residents
New York Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Greenville sits on the Piedmont plateau at the foothills of the Blue Ridge, with rolling ridgelines, narrow stream-cut gorges, and mixed hardwood forests that feed an extensive network of creeks and cascades. Within 50 miles hikers encounter mostly moderate routes through steep wooded ravines and rocky streambeds, plus a number of short roadside drops and easy greenway-access walks, making the area notable for its concentration of mid‑difficulty trail scrambling, accessible urban-to-wilderness transitions, and varied terrain for seasonal flows.

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

69 of 69 gauged

69 waterfalls near Greenville have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low 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 Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Barely Flowing Fairfield Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Low Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids 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 Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Aft 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 94°F Sunny
Wed 96°F Sunny
Thu 97°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Greenville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Maidenhair Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 50th percentile
  2. 2 Fairfield Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 50th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 Slatten Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 50th percentile
  5. 5 Hendricks Falls Low · 135 cfs 10th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing · 29 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Greenville (15 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 Greenville (51 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Upper Falls

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft

Pelham Falls

10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 69 Waterfalls Near Greenville

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Reedy River Falls

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

Upper Falls

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft

Pelham Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

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

Rock Creek Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Bradley Falls

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

High Falls

7.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

28.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft

Clearwater Falls

21.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

Reedy Cove Falls

18.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Greenville

Are there free waterfalls near Greenville?

There are 44 free waterfalls near Greenville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Greenville?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Greenville, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Greenville?

There are 51 dog-friendly waterfalls near Greenville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Greenville?

There are 51 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, 66 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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