Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Secession, SC

1,246 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Secession? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Secession. 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 34.2821°N, -82.5904°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Secession

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

4 of 22 waterfalls near Lake Secession are flowing strongly today

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 High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Lower Falls Strong Reedy River Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Pelham Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 95°F

Wed 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 98°F Sunny
Sat 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 100°F Sunny
Tue 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lake Secession

Updated about 3 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 · 50 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Reedy River Falls Strong · 50 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Strong · 50 cfs 79th percentile
  5. 5 Triple Falls Moderate · 537 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Shoal Creek Falls Moderate · 537 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Secession (5 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 Lake Secession (17 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Lower Falls

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

Upper Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

3.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Lake Secession

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 Lake Secession

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Secession?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Lake Secession, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Secession?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Secession, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Secession?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Secession, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Secession?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Secession, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lake Secession?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Secession?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Secession is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Secession?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Secession?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Lake Secession have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Secession?

The closest waterfall to Lake Secession is Great Falls, approximately 20.8 miles away.

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