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

2 of 36 waterfalls near Spartanburg are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate 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 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 Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Great Falls Strong Hendricks Falls Moderate High Falls Strong High Falls Low Hooker Falls Low Pearsons Falls Low Shoal Creek Falls Low Turley Falls Low Triple Falls Low Linville Falls Low Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 97°F

Aft 96°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 95°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 97°F Sunny Best
Tue 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°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 Great Falls Strong · 549 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Strong · 38 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Gordons Mill Falls Moderate · 61 cfs 61st percentile
  4. 4 Raven Cliff Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 58th percentile
  5. 5 Bead and Lace Falls Moderate · 1020 cfs 53rd percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 28 cfs 52nd 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

15.6 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

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

Upper Falls

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

Lower Falls

15.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Spartanburg

Pelham Falls

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

Gordons Mill Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Lower Falls

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

Reedy River Falls

15.6 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

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

Bradley Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hendricks Falls

34.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Raven Cliff Falls

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

Slicking Falls

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

Great Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

17.2 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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