Waterfall Hikes Near Pacolet, SC

1,970 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pacolet? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pacolet. 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 34.9102°N, -81.7662°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pacolet

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

20 waterfalls near Pacolet have live flow data today

Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Low Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 96°F

Tod 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Pacolet

Updated 31 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Gordons Mill Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile
  2. 2 Raven Cliff Falls Low · 5 cfs 17th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Low · 26 cfs 11th percentile
  4. 4 Rock Creek Falls Low · 26 cfs 11th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Low · 26 cfs 11th percentile
  6. 6 The Cascades Barely Flowing · 42 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pacolet (4 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

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pacolet (16 waterfalls)

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

Pelham Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Lower Falls

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Pacolet

Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

32.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pelham Falls

10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hendricks Falls

45.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

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

Lower Falls

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

10.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

49.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

31.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

8.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

8.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

28.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

23 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

12.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pacolet

Are there free waterfalls near Pacolet?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Pacolet, including Bradley Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pacolet?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Pacolet, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pacolet?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pacolet, including Bradley Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pacolet?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pacolet, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pacolet?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Pacolet, including Slicking Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pacolet?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pacolet is Big Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pacolet?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pacolet?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Pacolet have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pacolet?

The closest waterfall to Pacolet is Gordons Mill Falls, approximately 19.2 miles away.

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