Waterfall Hikes Near Valley Falls, SC

7,104 residents
New York Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Valley Falls? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Valley Falls. 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 35.0073°N, -81.9692°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Valley Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 42 gauged

1 of 42 waterfalls near Valley Falls is flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Roaring Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low 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 Toxaway 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 High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Gordons Mill Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 93°F

Tod 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Sunny Best
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 97°F Sunny
Fri 98°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Valley Falls

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bead and Lace Falls Roaring · 931 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Gordons Mill Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Reedy Cove Falls Low · 21 cfs 20th percentile
  4. 4 Clearwater Falls Low · 21 cfs 20th percentile
  5. 5 Raven Cliff Falls Low · 5 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Low · 26 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Valley Falls (11 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.

Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Valley Falls (31 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 42 Waterfalls Near Valley Falls

Bead and Lace Falls

14.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

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

Shoal Creek Falls

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

15.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

26.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

Hendricks Falls

45.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

16.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

31.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

Glencannon Falls

18 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

Clearwater Falls

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

Laughing Falls

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

Windy Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

32.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

20.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slick Rock Falls waterfall

Slick Rock Falls

17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Valley Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Valley Falls?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Valley Falls, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Valley Falls?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Valley Falls, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Valley Falls?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Valley Falls, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Valley Falls?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Valley Falls, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Valley Falls?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Valley Falls?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Valley Falls?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Valley Falls?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Valley Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Valley Falls?

The closest waterfall to Valley Falls is Pelham Falls, approximately 18.2 miles away.

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