Waterfall Hikes Near Chesnee, SC

597 residents
New York Time Zone
52 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chesnee? There are 52 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chesnee. 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 35.1461°N, -81.8630°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chesnee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

52 of 52 gauged

9 of 52 waterfalls near Chesnee are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Roaring Catheys Creek Falls Roaring Connestee Falls Roaring Dismal Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Schoolhouse Falls Roaring Windy Falls Roaring Whitewater Falls Roaring Toxaway Falls Roaring Blue Sea Falls Low Crabtree Falls Low Crystal Falls Low Falls of Gouges Creek Low Grassy Creek Falls Low Mitchell Falls Low Murphy Falls Low Roaring Spout Falls Low Upper Falls Low Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Courthouse Falls Moderate Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks 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 Linville Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Low Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 96°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 88°F Sunny Best
Thu 92°F Sunny
Fri 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Chesnee

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Reedy Cove Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 57th percentile
  2. 2 Hickorynut Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 43rd percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 43rd percentile
  4. 4 Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 Toms Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Bradley Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chesnee (13 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

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chesnee (38 waterfalls)

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

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

41.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Pelham Falls

16.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

All 52 Waterfalls Near Chesnee

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

25 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

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

Maidenhair Falls

7.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

39.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glencannon Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Hendricks Falls

48.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

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

Catheys Creek Falls

19.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

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

Upper Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

17.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

36.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

17.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

32.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Murphy Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Slick Rock Falls waterfall

Slick Rock Falls

16.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chesnee

Are there free waterfalls near Chesnee?

There are 32 free waterfalls near Chesnee, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chesnee?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Chesnee, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chesnee?

There are 38 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chesnee, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chesnee?

There are 37 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chesnee, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chesnee?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chesnee?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Chesnee?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chesnee?

Yes, 49 waterfalls near Chesnee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chesnee?

The closest waterfall to Chesnee is Big Falls, approximately 23.3 miles away.

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