Waterfall Hikes Near West Pelzer, SC

1,155 residents
New York Time Zone
63 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Pelzer? There are 63 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Pelzer. 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 34.6450°N, -82.4738°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Pelzer

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

63 of 63 gauged

4 of 63 waterfalls near West Pelzer are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Moderate Kings Creek Falls Moderate Spoonauger Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Low Glencannon Falls Low High Falls Low Laughing Falls Low Looking Glass Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Slick Rock Falls Low Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Twin Falls Low Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Lower Falls Strong Reedy River Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Pelham Falls Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 94°F

Aft 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 97°F Sunny
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 98°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near West Pelzer

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pelham Falls Roaring · 111 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Reedy River Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Spoonauger Falls Moderate · 73 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Big Bend Falls Moderate · 73 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Pelzer (15 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 West Pelzer (47 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft

Pelham Falls

42.8 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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 63 Waterfalls Near West Pelzer

Turley Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

44.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

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

Maidenhair Falls

3.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Glencannon Falls

31.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

21.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

27.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

23.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

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

Laughing Falls

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

Windy Falls

25.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

47.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

15.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

26.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

47.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

26.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

9.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Pelzer

Are there free waterfalls near West Pelzer?

There are 39 free waterfalls near West Pelzer, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Pelzer?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near West Pelzer, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Pelzer?

There are 47 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Pelzer, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Pelzer?

There are 47 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Pelzer, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Pelzer?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near West Pelzer, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Pelzer?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near West Pelzer?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Pelzer?

Yes, 60 waterfalls near West Pelzer have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Pelzer?

The closest waterfall to West Pelzer is Reedy River Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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