Waterfall Hikes Near Princeton, SC

78 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Princeton? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Princeton. 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 34.4913°N, -82.2958°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Princeton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

8 of 28 waterfalls near Princeton are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Roaring Hooker Falls Roaring Pearsons Falls Roaring Shoal Creek Falls Roaring Triple Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Reedy River Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Pelham Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Moderate

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 93°F

Tod 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 97°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 96°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Princeton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Upper Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Reedy River Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Triple Falls Strong · 645 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Shoal Creek Falls Strong · 645 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Strong · 645 cfs 89th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Princeton (5 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 Princeton (22 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

Pelham Falls

42.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

All 28 Waterfalls Near Princeton

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

Pelham Falls

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

Lower Falls

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

Reedy River Falls

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

Upper Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

44.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hendricks Falls

33.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

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

Bradley Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Princeton

Are there free waterfalls near Princeton?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Princeton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Princeton?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Princeton, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Princeton?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Princeton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Princeton?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Princeton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Princeton?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Princeton, including Hooker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Princeton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Princeton is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Princeton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Princeton?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Princeton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Princeton?

The closest waterfall to Princeton is Great Falls, approximately 6.7 miles away.

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