Waterfall Hikes Near Carlisle, SC

526 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carlisle? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Carlisle. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.5921°N, -81.4645°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carlisle

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near Carlisle have live flow data today

Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Low

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 89°F

Aft 94°F Sunny
Sat 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Sunny
Wed 89°F Sunny Best
Thu 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Carlisle

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Pelham Falls Low · 29 cfs 16th percentile
  2. 2 Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 7th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 177 cfs 5th percentile
  4. 4 Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing · 95 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Carlisle (3 waterfalls)

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

Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

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

Great Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

Pelham Falls

16.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Carlisle

Hendricks Falls

48.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

41.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls of Catawba waterfall

Great Falls of Catawba

25.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

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

Great Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

Pelham Falls

16.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carlisle

Are there free waterfalls near Carlisle?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Carlisle, including Cedar Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carlisle?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Carlisle, including Cedar Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carlisle?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Carlisle, including Cedar Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carlisle?

The shortest waterfall hike near Carlisle is Cedar Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Carlisle?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Carlisle have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Carlisle?

The closest waterfall to Carlisle is Hendricks Falls, approximately 9.7 miles away.

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