Waterfall Hikes Near Lexington, SC

23,665 residents
New York Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Lake Murray gives Lexington its water, and the waterfalls ask for a drive. Hendricks Falls runs a mile and a half out and back, a moderate walk with 200 feet of climbing. Great Falls of Catawba, up in the northern Midlands, carries a two mile trail along the river. Cedar Falls is the easy one, half a mile with dogs welcome. Three falls in range, each its own day trip out of town.

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

Hendricks Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 98°F

Tod 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 97°F Sunny
Thu 98°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 99°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

  1. 1 Hendricks Falls Moderate ยท 205 cfs 45th 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

34.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Lexington

Hendricks Falls

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

Great Falls of Catawba

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

Cedar Falls

34.1 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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