Waterfall Hikes Near Welcome, SC

7,153 residents
New York Time Zone
81 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Welcome? There are 81 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Welcome. 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 34.8203°N, -82.4600°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Welcome

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

81 of 81 gauged

4 of 81 waterfalls near Welcome are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Low Kings Creek Falls Low Spoonauger Falls Low Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Low Cullasaja Falls Low Dry Falls Low Glen Falls Low Highlands Falls Low Satulah Falls Low Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate Clearwater Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy Cove Falls Moderate 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 Roaring Estatoah Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Timpson Falls Moderate Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Strong Isaqueena Falls Strong Sids Falls Strong 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 Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 89°F

Aft 98°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Sunny Best
Thu 93°F Sunny
Fri 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Welcome

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Douglas Falk Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Isaqueena Falls Strong · 196 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Hidden Falls Strong · 196 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Sids Falls Strong · 196 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 Betsy Falls Moderate · 82 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate · 82 cfs 51st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Welcome (18 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Welcome (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
17.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 81 Waterfalls Near Welcome

26.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
7.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
41.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
31.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
49.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 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
3.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
27.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
32.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
28 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
38.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
17.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
17.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Welcome

Are there free waterfalls near Welcome?

There are 48 free waterfalls near Welcome, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Welcome?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Welcome, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Welcome?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Welcome?

There are 57 kid-friendly waterfalls near Welcome, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Welcome?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Welcome?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Welcome?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Welcome?

Yes, 78 waterfalls near Welcome have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Welcome?

The closest waterfall to Welcome is Reedy River Falls, approximately 3.7 miles away.

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