Waterfall Hikes Near Wellford, SC

3,330 residents
New York Time Zone
66 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wellford? There are 66 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wellford. 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 34.9620°N, -82.0937°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wellford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

66 of 66 gauged

66 waterfalls near Wellford 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 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 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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 89°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 Chance Rain Showers
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Sunny Best
Thu 94°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Wellford

Updated about 3 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 Maidenhair Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  3. 3 Fairfield 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 Wellford (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 Wellford (48 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 66 Waterfalls Near Wellford

Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

38.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

40.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

43.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clearwater Falls

24.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

7.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Glencannon Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

49.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

20.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Upper Falls

27.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

19.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hendricks Falls

48.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wellford

Are there free waterfalls near Wellford?

There are 42 free waterfalls near Wellford, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wellford?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wellford?

There are 48 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wellford, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wellford?

There are 47 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wellford, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Wellford?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wellford?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Wellford?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wellford?

Yes, 63 waterfalls near Wellford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wellford?

The closest waterfall to Wellford is Pelham Falls, approximately 10.7 miles away.

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