Waterfall Hikes Near Fairforest, SC

1,626 residents

New York Time Zone

53 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fairforest? There are 53 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fairforest. 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 34.9532°N, -82.0157°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fairforest

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

53 of 53 gauged

53 waterfalls near Fairforest 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 Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway 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 Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing Hidden 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 Low Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 90°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 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Tue 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Wed 90°F Sunny Best

Thu 94°F Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fairforest (11 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 Fairforest (41 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 53 Waterfalls Near Fairforest

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

Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

25 miles away

South Carolina

Easy

0.8 miles 50 ft

Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

41.1 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

Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.5 miles 500 ft

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.4 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

1.4 miles 200 ft

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

35.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

3.9 miles 700 ft

Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

39 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

4.0 miles 400 ft

Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

39.4 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

35.7 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

39.7 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.5 miles 200 ft

Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

35.3 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

40.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

4.4 miles 300 ft

Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

41.2 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

43.1 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fairforest

Are there free waterfalls near Fairforest?

There are 35 free waterfalls near Fairforest, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fairforest?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Fairforest, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fairforest?

There are 41 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fairforest, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fairforest?

There are 40 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fairforest, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fairforest?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Fairforest, including Hooker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fairforest?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Fairforest?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fairforest?

Yes, 50 waterfalls near Fairforest have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fairforest?

The closest waterfall to Fairforest is Pelham Falls, approximately 13.5 miles away.

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