Waterfall Hikes Near Simpsonville, SC

24,133 residents
New York Time Zone
49 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Simpsonville? There are 49 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Simpsonville. 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 34.7287°N, -82.2569°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Simpsonville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

49 of 49 gauged

4 of 49 waterfalls near Simpsonville are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Moderate Kings Creek Falls Moderate Spoonauger Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow 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 Laughing Falls Low Looking Glass Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Low 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 Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 97°F

Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 97°F Sunny Best
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Simpsonville

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 Reedy River Falls Strong · 50 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Upper 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 Simpsonville (9 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 Simpsonville (38 waterfalls)

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

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
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

All 49 Waterfalls Near Simpsonville

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

Bead and Lace Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hendricks Falls

33.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 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
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

7.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

44.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

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

Maidenhair Falls

3.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Glencannon Falls

31.4 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
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

23.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

24.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

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

Windy Falls

25.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

47.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Simpsonville

Are there free waterfalls near Simpsonville?

There are 30 free waterfalls near Simpsonville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Simpsonville?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Simpsonville, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Simpsonville?

There are 38 dog-friendly waterfalls near Simpsonville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Simpsonville?

There are 37 kid-friendly waterfalls near Simpsonville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Simpsonville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Simpsonville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Simpsonville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Simpsonville?

Yes, 46 waterfalls near Simpsonville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Simpsonville?

The closest waterfall to Simpsonville is Pelham Falls, approximately 7.6 miles away.

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