Waterfall Hikes Near Five Forks, SC

18,592 residents
New York Time Zone
52 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Five Forks? There are 52 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Five Forks. 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 34.8069°N, -82.2271°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Five Forks

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

52 of 52 gauged

52 waterfalls near Five Forks 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 Dismal 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 Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids 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 Mitchell 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 · 89°F

Aft 95°F Sunny
Sat 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 89°F Sunny Best
Thu 93°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Five Forks

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pelham Falls Low · 29 cfs 16th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Low · 15 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Reedy Cove Falls Low · 15 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Clearwater Falls Low · 15 cfs 13th percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Low · 20 cfs 11th percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Low · 20 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Five Forks (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 Five Forks (40 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
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

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

Great Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

All 52 Waterfalls Near Five Forks

Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

19.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

3.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

27.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

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

Spoonauger Falls

28 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
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
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

9.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Five Forks

Are there free waterfalls near Five Forks?

There are 33 free waterfalls near Five Forks, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Five Forks?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Five Forks?

There are 40 dog-friendly waterfalls near Five Forks, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Five Forks?

There are 39 kid-friendly waterfalls near Five Forks, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Five Forks?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Five Forks?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Five Forks?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Five Forks?

Yes, 49 waterfalls near Five Forks have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Five Forks?

The closest waterfall to Five Forks is Pelham Falls, approximately 2.5 miles away.

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