Waterfall Hikes Near Spartanburg, SC

200,000 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

US 176 out of Spartanburg climbs toward Saluda, and that road carries you to the best of this page. Pearsons Falls waits at the end of a quarter mile walk, 90 feet high, easy going, dogs fine. Bradley Falls takes a moderate two miles to reach its 75 foot drop. In the other direction, Reedy River Falls pours through downtown Greenville on a half mile loop. Thirty-six falls sit inside fifty miles of Morgan Square.

Located at 34.9442°N, -81.9251°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Spartanburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 36 gauged

9 of 36 waterfalls near Spartanburg are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Low 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 Glencannon Falls Moderate Laughing Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Hooker Falls Roaring Pearsons Falls Roaring Shoal Creek Falls Roaring Turley Falls Roaring Triple Falls Roaring Linville Falls Moderate Lower Falls Roaring Reedy River Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Pelham Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 94°F

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

Flowing best right now near Spartanburg

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Upper Falls Roaring · 93 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Reedy River Falls Roaring · 93 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Roaring · 93 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Triple Falls Strong · 654 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Turley Falls Strong · 654 cfs 88th percentile
  6. 6 Shoal Creek Falls Strong · 654 cfs 88th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Spartanburg (7 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 Spartanburg (26 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
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Spartanburg

Pelham Falls

42.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

44.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 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
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

Hendricks Falls

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

Hickorynut Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

11.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

27 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

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

Great Falls

38 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

9.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

9.1 miles away
North 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
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

16.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Spartanburg

Are there free waterfalls near Spartanburg?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Spartanburg?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Spartanburg, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Spartanburg?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Spartanburg, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Spartanburg?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Spartanburg, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Spartanburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Spartanburg?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Spartanburg?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Spartanburg?

Yes, 33 waterfalls near Spartanburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Spartanburg?

The closest waterfall to Spartanburg is Pelham Falls, approximately 16.9 miles away.

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