Waterfall Hikes Near Hilltop, SC

3,253 residents
New_York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hilltop? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hilltop. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.9755°N, -81.9586°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hilltop

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

38 waterfalls near Hilltop have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks 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 Moderate Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 74°F

Thu 74°F Sunny Best
Fri 78°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Sunny
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 89°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Sunny
Wed 88°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hilltop (9 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

35.3 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hilltop (27 waterfalls)

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

Pelham Falls waterfall CC

Pelham Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Lower Falls

35.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Hilltop

Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

4.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Hooker Falls

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

Shoal Creek Falls

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

Toms Falls

5.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

20.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

Turley Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clearwater Falls

39.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

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

Maidenhair Falls

39.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Glencannon Falls

34 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

34.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

35.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

38.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

20.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hilltop

Are there free waterfalls near Hilltop?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Hilltop, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hilltop?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Hilltop, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hilltop?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hilltop, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hilltop?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hilltop, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hilltop?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hilltop?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hilltop?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hilltop?

Yes, 35 waterfalls near Hilltop have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hilltop?

The closest waterfall to Hilltop is Pelham Falls, approximately 17.0 miles away.

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