Waterfall Hikes Near Spartanburg, SC

200,000 residents
New York Time Zone
34 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

34 of 34 gauged

34 waterfalls near Spartanburg have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Low Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Bradley Falls Low Camp Minnehaha Falls Low Hickorynut Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Toms Falls Low The Cascades Low Bridal Veil Falls Low Glencannon Falls Low Laughing Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Hendricks Falls Moderate High Falls Low High Falls Low Hooker Falls Low Pearsons Falls Low Shoal Creek Falls Low Turley Falls Low Triple Falls Low Linville Falls Moderate Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Pelham Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Low

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Tod 74°F Sunny
Vet 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 69°F Sunny
Fri 56°F Sunny
Sat 55°F Sunny
Sun 58°F Sunny
Mon 59°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Spartanburg

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Moderate · 309 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Reedy River Falls Moderate · 19 cfs 59th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Moderate · 19 cfs 59th percentile
  4. 4 Gordons Mill Falls Moderate · 61 cfs 50th percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Rock Creek Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 45th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Spartanburg (13 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Pelham Falls in South Carolina, about 33 feet of drop LiDAR

Pelham Falls

16.9 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

25 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

30.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 120 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Spartanburg

LiDAR terrain view around Clearwater Falls in South Carolina, about 110 feet of drop LiDAR

Clearwater Falls

41.6 miles away
South Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Bead and Lace Falls in North Carolina, about 176 feet of drop LiDAR

Bead and Lace Falls

42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

42.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

42.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

42.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Turley Falls in North Carolina, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Turley Falls

43.6 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

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

Maidenhair Falls

45.3 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Glencannon Falls in North Carolina, about 153 feet of drop LiDAR

Glencannon Falls

46.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

48.7 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

48.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

50 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown

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 13 easy waterfall hikes near Spartanburg, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Spartanburg?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Spartanburg, including Bradley 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 Bradley 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, 32 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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