Waterfall Hikes Near Alto, GA

1,328 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Alto? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Alto. 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 34.4649°N, -83.5727°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Alto

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

40 waterfalls near Alto have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Berties Falls Low Big Bend Falls Low Kings Creek Falls Low Spoonauger Falls Low Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Low Toccoa Falls Low DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Haynes Falls Low Horsetrough Falls Low Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Low Stekoa Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

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Flowing best right now near Alto

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 659 cfs 64th percentile
  2. 2 Queens Falls Moderate · 659 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Toccoa Falls Low · 39 cfs 23rd percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Low · 39 cfs 23rd percentile
  5. 5 Padgett Falls Low · 2 cfs 20th percentile
  6. 6 Stekoa Falls Low · 17 cfs 20th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Alto (5 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.

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

40.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

33.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Alto (28 waterfalls)

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

Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

30.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

46.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft

Clay Creek Falls

41.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Alto

Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

26.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Padgett Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

25.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

31.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

44.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

43.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

33.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

23.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

1.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

1.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

27.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

23.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

2.4 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
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

28 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

4.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Alto

Are there free waterfalls near Alto?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Alto, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Alto?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Alto, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Alto?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Alto, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Alto?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Alto, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Alto?

The shortest waterfall hike near Alto is Amicalola Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Alto?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Alto?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Alto have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Alto?

The closest waterfall to Alto is Toccoa Falls, approximately 15.4 miles away.

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