Waterfall Hikes Near Saxon, SC

4,171 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Saxon? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Saxon. 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 34.9616°N, -81.9713°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Saxon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

1 of 38 waterfalls near Saxon is flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Roaring Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek 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 Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Gordons Mill Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks 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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 93°F

Tod 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Sunny Best
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 97°F Sunny
Fri 98°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Saxon

Updated 33 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Bead and Lace Falls Roaring · 858 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Gordons Mill Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Reedy Cove Falls Low · 21 cfs 20th percentile
  4. 4 Clearwater Falls Low · 21 cfs 20th percentile
  5. 5 Raven Cliff Falls Low · 5 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 The Cascades Low · 43 cfs 15th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Saxon (8 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 Saxon (27 waterfalls)

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

Pelham Falls

10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

All 38 Waterfalls Near Saxon

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Triple Falls

13.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

14.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 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
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clearwater Falls

21.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

15.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

26.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

16.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Glencannon Falls

18 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

21.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

7.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

32.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

20.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Saxon

Are there free waterfalls near Saxon?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Saxon, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Saxon?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Saxon, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Saxon?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Saxon, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Saxon?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Saxon, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Saxon?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Saxon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Saxon is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Saxon?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Saxon?

Yes, 35 waterfalls near Saxon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Saxon?

The closest waterfall to Saxon is Pelham Falls, approximately 15.8 miles away.

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