Waterfall Hikes in South Carolina (SC)
1 National Park
472 Major Cities
25 Waterfalls
to explore
In South Carolina most waterfalls are in the Upstate where the Blue Ridge foothills meet the Piedmont, with steep rocky headwaters cutting narrow gorges and river valleys; the coastal plain is largely flat while lowland rivers and Congaree's floodplain offer swampy trails. Hikes tend to be moderate—short but rugged creek crossings and steep scrambles—with few easy or drive-up sites, and the state is notable for small seasonal cascades tucked into compact pocket gorges. See waterfalls near major South Carolina cities .
Popular Difficulties
Moderate: 23 trails
Drive Up: 1 trails
Easy: 1 trails
Trail Types
Out And Back: 25 trails
Featured Parks
National Parks in South Carolina
Best Waterfall Hikes in South Carolina
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
7.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles
800 ft
31.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles
400 ft
21.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles
200 ft
21.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
39.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
All Waterfall Hikes in South Carolina
5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles
300 ft
21.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
39.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
49.1 miles away
South Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles
50 ft
18.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
21.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles
200 ft
23.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
47.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles
200 ft
38.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles
300 ft
23.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
35.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
19.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
40.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
300 ft
7.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
200 ft
7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
33.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
31.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles
400 ft
32.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
7.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles
50 ft