Waterfall Hikes Near Woodruff, SC

4,262 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Woodruff is a small town between the Enoree and the Tyger, and the upstate falls fan out to its north and west. Pelham Falls is the closest easy walk, a mile and a half out and back where dogs are fine. Reedy River Falls takes half a mile in the middle of Greenville. Upper Falls will make you work, 4.6 miles with 800 feet of gain. Thirty-one falls come within fifty miles, most up toward the Blue Ridge.

Located at 34.7421°N, -82.0371°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Woodruff

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

4 of 31 waterfalls near Woodruff are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Low Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks 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 Isaqueena Falls Moderate Lower Falls Strong Reedy River Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Pelham Falls Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 97°F

Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 97°F Sunny Best
Sat 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Sunny
Tue 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Woodruff

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 Upper Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Reedy River Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Triple Falls Moderate · 513 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Turley Falls Moderate · 513 cfs 41st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Woodruff (6 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 Woodruff (24 waterfalls)

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

Pelham Falls

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

Great Falls

38 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Woodruff

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

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

Reedy Cove Falls

16.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

29.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

6.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Hooker Falls

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

Shoal Creek Falls

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

Toms Falls

7.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Woodruff

Are there free waterfalls near Woodruff?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Woodruff, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Woodruff?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Woodruff, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Woodruff?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Woodruff, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Woodruff?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Woodruff, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Woodruff?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Woodruff?

The shortest waterfall hike near Woodruff is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Woodruff?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Woodruff?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Woodruff have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Woodruff?

The closest waterfall to Woodruff is Pelham Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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