Waterfall Hikes Near Piedmont, SC

5,510 residents
New York Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Piedmont? There are 69 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Piedmont. 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 34.7074°N, -82.4651°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Piedmont

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

69 of 69 gauged

5 of 69 waterfalls near Piedmont are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Roaring 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 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 Cascade Falls Low Toccoa Falls Low 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 Fairfield Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Slatten Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing 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 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 96°F

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

Flowing best right now near Piedmont

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bead and Lace Falls Roaring · 931 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Twin Falls Strong · 794 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Slatten Falls Strong · 794 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Maidenhair Falls Strong · 794 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Fairfield Falls Strong · 794 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Gordons Mill Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Piedmont (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 Piedmont (51 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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

7.1 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

All 69 Waterfalls Near Piedmont

Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

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

High Falls

7.1 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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

10.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

28.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft

Clearwater Falls

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

Slicking Falls

25.3 miles away
South 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
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

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

High Falls

12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

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

Triple Falls

13.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

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

Shoal Creek Falls

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

32.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Piedmont

Are there free waterfalls near Piedmont?

There are 43 free waterfalls near Piedmont, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Piedmont?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Piedmont?

There are 51 dog-friendly waterfalls near Piedmont, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Piedmont?

There are 51 kid-friendly waterfalls near Piedmont, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Piedmont?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Piedmont?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Piedmont?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Piedmont?

Yes, 66 waterfalls near Piedmont have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Piedmont?

The closest waterfall to Piedmont is Reedy River Falls, approximately 9.4 miles away.

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