Waterfall Hikes Near Parker, SC

12,466 residents
New York Time Zone
76 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Parker? There are 76 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Parker. 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 34.8513°N, -82.4512°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Parker

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

76 of 76 gauged

76 waterfalls near Parker have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Aft 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 94°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 97°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Parker

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Betsy Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 50th percentile
  2. 2 Maidenhair Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 50th percentile
  3. 3 Onion Cliff Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 Onion Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 50th percentile
  5. 5 Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 50th percentile
  6. 6 Fairfield Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 50th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Parker (17 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 Parker (54 waterfalls)

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

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

Pelham Falls

10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

8.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

All 76 Waterfalls Near Parker

Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

12.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

34.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

Lower Vernal Falls

12.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Vernal Falls

12 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Slatten Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

36.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

35.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

26.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

18.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

47.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Parker

Are there free waterfalls near Parker?

There are 47 free waterfalls near Parker, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Parker?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Parker, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Parker?

There are 54 dog-friendly waterfalls near Parker, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Parker?

There are 55 kid-friendly waterfalls near Parker, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Parker?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Parker, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Parker?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Parker?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Parker?

Yes, 73 waterfalls near Parker have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Parker?

The closest waterfall to Parker is Upper Falls, approximately 2.4 miles away.

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