Waterfall Hikes Near Pelzer, SC

1,480 residents
New York Time Zone
61 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pelzer? There are 61 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pelzer. 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 34.6433°N, -82.4588°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pelzer

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

61 of 61 gauged

4 of 61 waterfalls near Pelzer are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Moderate Kings Creek Falls Moderate Spoonauger 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 Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper 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 High Falls Low Laughing Falls Low Looking Glass Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Slick Rock Falls Low Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Twin Falls Low Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Lower Falls Strong Reedy River Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Pelham Falls Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 95°F

Aft 95°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 98°F Sunny
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 99°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pelzer

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 Lower Falls Strong · 50 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Strong · 50 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Reedy River Falls Strong · 50 cfs 79th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 537 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Hooker Falls Moderate · 537 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pelzer (15 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

25.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pelzer (46 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft

Pelham Falls

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

Great Falls

38 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 61 Waterfalls Near Pelzer

Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

25.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft

Pelham Falls

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

Great Falls

38 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

44.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

39 miles away
South 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
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

3.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

27 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft

Clearwater Falls

14.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

31.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

32.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

39.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

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

High Falls

29.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

6.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pelzer

Are there free waterfalls near Pelzer?

There are 38 free waterfalls near Pelzer, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pelzer?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Pelzer, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pelzer?

There are 46 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pelzer, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pelzer?

There are 46 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pelzer, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pelzer?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pelzer?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Pelzer?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pelzer?

Yes, 58 waterfalls near Pelzer have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pelzer?

The closest waterfall to Pelzer is Reedy River Falls, approximately 12.3 miles away.

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