Waterfall Hikes Near Cross Anchor, SC

25 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cross Anchor? There are 11 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cross Anchor. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.6440°N, -81.8585°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cross Anchor

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

11 waterfalls near Cross Anchor have live flow data today

Big Falls Moderate Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Low Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Aft 96°F Sunny
Sat 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 94°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cross Anchor

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Gordons Mill Falls Low · 42 cfs 16th percentile
  3. 3 Pelham Falls Low · 29 cfs 15th percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 175 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Bradley Falls Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing · 95 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cross Anchor (2 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 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cross Anchor (7 waterfalls)

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

Pelham Falls

16.9 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
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Cross Anchor

Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

41.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hendricks Falls

48.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Pelham Falls

16.9 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
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
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
Great Falls of Catawba waterfall

Great Falls of Catawba

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

Big Falls

30.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

41.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cross Anchor

Are there free waterfalls near Cross Anchor?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Cross Anchor, including Bradley Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cross Anchor?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Cross Anchor, including Pearsons Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cross Anchor?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cross Anchor, including Bradley Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cross Anchor?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cross Anchor, including Great Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cross Anchor?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cross Anchor is Big Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cross Anchor?

The tallest waterfall near Cross Anchor is Pearsons Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cross Anchor?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Cross Anchor have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cross Anchor?

The closest waterfall to Cross Anchor is Gordons Mill Falls, approximately 2.6 miles away.

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