Waterfall Hikes Near Spartanburg, SC

200,000 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Spartanburg? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Spartanburg. 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 34.9442°N, -81.9251°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Spartanburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

34 waterfalls near Spartanburg have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Low 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 Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Aft 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 94°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 98°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Spartanburg

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hendricks Falls Low · 135 cfs 10th percentile
  2. 2 Pelham Falls Barely Flowing · 39 cfs 9th percentile
  3. 3 Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing · 97 cfs 5th percentile
  4. 4 Connestee Falls Barely Flowing · 97 cfs 5th percentile
  5. 5 The Cascades Barely Flowing · 42 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Toms Falls Barely Flowing · 42 cfs 4th 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

3.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Spartanburg (24 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 34 Waterfalls Near Spartanburg

Pelham Falls

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

Gordons Mill Falls

32.6 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
Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

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

Bradley Falls

49.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hendricks Falls

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

Rock Creek Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Hickorynut Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Raven Cliff Falls

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

Slicking Falls

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

Great Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

Reedy Cove Falls

18.2 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 19 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 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Spartanburg, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Spartanburg?

There are 23 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, 31 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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