Waterfall Hikes Near Greenville, SC

401,443 residents
New York Time Zone
76 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Reedy River Falls runs through the middle of downtown Greenville, circled by a half mile loop in Falls Park that suits a dog after lunch. Seventy-six more waterfalls wait within fifty miles, most stacked on the Blue Ridge escarpment north of the county. Pearsons Falls drops 90 feet for a quarter mile of easy walking. The hard ticket is Rainbow Falls, a hundred footer at the end of 4.4 tough miles. Pelham stays flat over its mile and a half. Big Falls asks a two mile round trip and about 300 feet of uphill.

Located at 34.8354°N, -82.3646°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Greenville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

76 of 76 gauged

76 waterfalls near Greenville 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 Mitchell 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 Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Low Timpson Falls Low Fairfield Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Low 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 Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Aft 97°F Sunny
Sat 98°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 95°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Greenville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Maidenhair Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  2. 2 Slatten Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  3. 3 Fairfield Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  5. 5 Cascade Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 34th percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Greenville (15 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.

25 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Greenville (55 waterfalls)

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

25 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
25 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
16.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 76 Waterfalls Near Greenville

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
38.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
7.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
31.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
41.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
26.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
49.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
43.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
25.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
20.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
27.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
33.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
19.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Greenville

Are there free waterfalls near Greenville?

There are 47 free waterfalls near Greenville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Greenville?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Greenville, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Greenville?

There are 55 dog-friendly waterfalls near Greenville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Greenville?

There are 55 kid-friendly waterfalls near Greenville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Greenville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Greenville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Greenville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Greenville?

Yes, 73 waterfalls near Greenville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Greenville?

The closest waterfall to Greenville is Lower Falls, approximately 1.9 miles away.

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