Waterfall Hikes Near Greenwood, SC

22,528 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Seven waterfalls turn up around Greenwood once you point the car upstate past the lake. Great Falls makes a moderate 2.5 mile outing gaining about 200 feet, dog friendly. Lower Falls runs similar ground at 2.4. The stout option is Upper Falls, which stacks 800 feet of climbing across 4.6 miles. Pelham Falls keeps it easy over a mile and a half. Downtown Greenville throws in Reedy River Falls, a short loop through Falls Park worth folding into any errand up that way.

Located at 34.1947°N, -82.1542°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Greenwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 waterfalls near Greenwood have live flow data today

Hendricks Falls Moderate

Updated 29 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 75°F

Aft 75°F Sunny Best
Sat 81°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 85°F Sunny
Tue 86°F Sunny
Wed 88°F Sunny
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Greenwood

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Pelham Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 70th percentile
  3. 3 Gordons Mill Falls Moderate · 67 cfs 61st percentile
  4. 4 Hendricks Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 39th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Falls Low · 15 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Reedy River Falls Low · 15 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Greenwood (2 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Pelham Falls in South Carolina, about 33 feet of drop LiDAR

Pelham Falls

35 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

42.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Greenwood (5 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

13.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

42.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Greenwood

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

13.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

32.1 miles away
South Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Pelham Falls in South Carolina, about 33 feet of drop LiDAR

Pelham Falls

35 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hendricks Falls in South Carolina, about 37 feet of drop LiDAR

Hendricks Falls

38.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Reedy River Falls

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

Upper Falls

42.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Greenwood

Are there free waterfalls near Greenwood?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Greenwood, including Gordons Mill Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Greenwood?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Greenwood, including Pelham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Greenwood?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Greenwood, including Great Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Greenwood?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Greenwood, including Great Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Greenwood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Greenwood is Great Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Greenwood?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Greenwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Greenwood?

The closest waterfall to Greenwood is Great Falls, approximately 13.7 miles away.

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