Waterfall Hikes Near Chester, SC

5,260 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chester? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chester. 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 34.7051°N, -81.2132°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 waterfalls near Chester have live flow data today

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

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Aft 95°F Sunny
Sat 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 85°F Partly Sunny
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 93°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Chester

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 Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing · 95 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chester (2 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

Pelham Falls

16.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Chester

Great Falls of Catawba waterfall

Great Falls of Catawba

25.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hendricks Falls

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

Cedar Falls

16.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

41.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pelham Falls

16.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chester

Are there free waterfalls near Chester?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Chester, including Cedar Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chester?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chester, including Cedar Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chester?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chester, including Cedar Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chester?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chester?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Chester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chester?

The closest waterfall to Chester is Great Falls of Catawba, approximately 20.3 miles away.

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