Waterfall Hikes Near Pelzer, SC

1,480 residents
New York Time Zone
56 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pelzer? There are 56 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

56 of 56 gauged

3 of 56 waterfalls near Pelzer are flowing strongly today

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 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 Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls 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 Cascade Falls Low Toccoa Falls Low Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Fairfield Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Gordons Mill Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks 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 Low Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 93°F

Tod 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Sunny
Wed 93°F Sunny Best
Thu 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 96°F Sunny

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 Twin Falls Strong · 794 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Maidenhair Falls Strong · 794 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Fairfield Falls Strong · 794 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Gordons Mill Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile
  5. 5 Lower Falls Low · 21 cfs 20th percentile
  6. 6 Reedy Cove Falls Low · 21 cfs 20th 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

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pelzer (42 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Upper Falls

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft

Pelham Falls

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

Great Falls

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

High Falls

7.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 56 Waterfalls Near Pelzer

Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

26.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

26.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slick Rock Falls waterfall

Slick Rock Falls

17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Dismal Falls waterfall CC

Dismal Falls

24.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schoolhouse Falls waterfall

Schoolhouse Falls

25.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

25.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft

Maidenhair Falls

18.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

20.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

14.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pelzer

Are there free waterfalls near Pelzer?

There are 33 free waterfalls near Pelzer, including Big Bend 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 42 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pelzer, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pelzer?

There are 42 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pelzer, including Big Bend 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 Big Bend 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, 53 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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