Waterfall Hikes Near Lexington, SC

23,665 residents
New York Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lexington? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lexington. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 33.9890°N, -81.2202°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lexington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Lexington have live flow data today

Cedar Falls Low Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 97°F

Aft 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 94°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 97°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Lexington

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing · 162 cfs 4th percentile
  2. 2 Cedar Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lexington (1 waterfall)

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

Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

43.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Lexington

Hendricks Falls

45.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Great Falls of Catawba waterfall

Great Falls of Catawba

49.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

43.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lexington

Are there free waterfalls near Lexington?

There is 1 free waterfall near Lexington, including Cedar Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lexington?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Lexington, including Cedar Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lexington?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Lexington, including Cedar Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lexington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lexington is Cedar Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lexington?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Lexington has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lexington?

The closest waterfall to Lexington is Hendricks Falls, approximately 41.4 miles away.

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