Waterfall Hikes Near Mayo, SC

1,925 residents
New York Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mayo? There are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mayo. 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 35.0857°N, -81.8535°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mayo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

44 of 44 gauged

4 of 44 waterfalls near Mayo are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Low Glencannon Falls Low Laughing Falls Low Looking Glass Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Lower Falls Strong Reedy River Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Pelham Falls Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 94°F

Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Sunny Best
Fri 95°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 97°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mayo

Updated about 2 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 · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Reedy River Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Triple Falls Moderate · 513 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Turley Falls Moderate · 513 cfs 41st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mayo (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.

Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

39.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mayo (33 waterfalls)

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

Pelham Falls

42.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

All 44 Waterfalls Near Mayo

Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

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

Shoal Creek Falls

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

Toms Falls

7.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hendricks Falls

33.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Turley Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

Glencannon Falls

31.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

16.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

21.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

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

Catheys Creek Falls

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

Windy Falls

25.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

26.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

26.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

21.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

22.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

23.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mayo

Are there free waterfalls near Mayo?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Mayo, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mayo?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mayo?

There are 33 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mayo, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mayo?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mayo, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mayo?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mayo?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Mayo?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mayo?

Yes, 41 waterfalls near Mayo have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mayo?

The closest waterfall to Mayo is Gordons Mill Falls, approximately 24.1 miles away.

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