Waterfall Hikes Near Alpharetta, GA

65,884 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Alpharetta? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Alpharetta. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.0704°N, -84.2738°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Alpharetta

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

1 of 13 waterfalls near Alpharetta is flowing strongly today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Low Clay Creek Falls Low DeSoto Falls Low Helton Creek Falls Low High Water Falls Low Nottely Falls Low High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Strong Padgett Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 69°F

Mon 70°F Partly Sunny
Tue 73°F Partly Sunny
Wed 71°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 73°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 71°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sat 69°F Sunny Best
Sun 67°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Alpharetta

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hightower Falls Strong · 9 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Padgett Falls Low · 4 cfs 19th percentile
  3. 3 DeSoto Falls Low · 38 cfs 14th percentile
  4. 4 Helton Creek Falls Low · 38 cfs 14th percentile
  5. 5 High Water Falls Low · 38 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Nottely Falls Low · 38 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Alpharetta (6 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Padgett Falls in Georgia, about 153 feet of drop LiDAR

Padgett Falls

26.9 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

33.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

33.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Alpharetta (8 waterfalls)

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

Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

25.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

27.4 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Alpharetta

Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

25.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Padgett Falls in Georgia, about 153 feet of drop LiDAR

Padgett Falls

26.9 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

27.4 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

33.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

33.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

34.1 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

37.1 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

41.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

43.5 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

46.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

46.9 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
0.7 miles Unknown
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

47.8 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

49.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Alpharetta

Are there free waterfalls near Alpharetta?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Alpharetta, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Alpharetta?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Alpharetta, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Alpharetta?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Alpharetta, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Alpharetta?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Alpharetta, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Alpharetta?

The shortest waterfall hike near Alpharetta is Amicalola Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Alpharetta?

The tallest waterfall near Alpharetta is Amicalola Falls at 729 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Alpharetta require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Alpharetta requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Alpharetta?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Alpharetta have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Alpharetta?

The closest waterfall to Alpharetta is Amicalola Falls, approximately 25.6 miles away.

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