Waterfall Hikes Near Johns Creek, GA

82,230 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Amicalola Falls tops Georgia at 729 feet, and from Johns Creek the drive up takes a manageable morning. Its trail runs 2.1 miles with 600 feet of climbing. One drainage over, 600-foot Cochrans Falls hides behind a punishing 4.2 miles that gain 1,200 feet. Sea Creek Falls and Noontootla Falls repay half a mile apiece once the driving is done. Thirteen falls show inside the fifty-mile circle. Every documented trail on the list lets dogs come along.

Located at 34.0333°N, -84.2027°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Johns Creek

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

13 waterfalls near Johns Creek have live flow data today

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

Updated 10 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 90°F

Tod 90°F Sunny Best
Thu 93°F Sunny
Fri 95°F Sunny
Sat 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Johns Creek

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Padgett Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 43rd percentile
  2. 2 Amicalola Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 42nd percentile
  3. 3 Cochrans Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 42nd percentile
  4. 4 Black Falls Moderate · 89 cfs 38th percentile
  5. 5 Clay Creek Falls Moderate · 89 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 Hightower Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 32nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Johns Creek (7 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

31.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

32.3 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

32.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Johns Creek (9 waterfalls)

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

Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

27.2 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Johns Creek

Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

27.2 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

27.5 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

31.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

32.3 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

32.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

32.9 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

35.9 miles away
Georgia
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

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

Hightower Falls

44.7 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

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

High Water Falls

45.7 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
0.7 miles Unknown
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

46.6 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

48.1 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Johns Creek

Are there free waterfalls near Johns Creek?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Johns Creek, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Johns Creek?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Johns Creek, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Johns Creek?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Johns Creek, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Johns Creek?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Johns Creek?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Johns Creek?

The tallest waterfall near Johns Creek is Amicalola Falls at 729 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Johns Creek require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Johns Creek?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Johns Creek have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Johns Creek?

The closest waterfall to Johns Creek is Cochrans Falls, approximately 27.2 miles away.

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