Waterfall Hikes Near Duncan, SC

4,053 residents
New York Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Duncan? There are 69 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Duncan. 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 34.9342°N, -82.1443°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Duncan

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

69 of 69 gauged

69 waterfalls near Duncan have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Fairfield Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing High 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 Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Aft 95°F Sunny
Sat 97°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Duncan

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Twin Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  2. 2 Fairfield Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  3. 3 Maidenhair Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  4. 4 Rock Creek Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Duncan (14 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
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Duncan (50 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
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

All 69 Waterfalls Near Duncan

Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

32.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

31.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

28 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Hendricks Falls

48.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

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

Bird Rock Falls

17.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

16.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

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

Mitchell Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dismal Falls waterfall CC

Dismal Falls

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

39.7 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
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

26.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schoolhouse Falls waterfall

Schoolhouse Falls

48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

46.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Duncan

Are there free waterfalls near Duncan?

There are 43 free waterfalls near Duncan, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Duncan?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Duncan, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Duncan?

There are 50 dog-friendly waterfalls near Duncan, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Duncan?

There are 49 kid-friendly waterfalls near Duncan, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Duncan?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Duncan?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Duncan?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Duncan?

Yes, 66 waterfalls near Duncan have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Duncan?

The closest waterfall to Duncan is Pelham Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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