Waterfall Hikes Near Alto, GA

1,328 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Alto? There are 39 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

39 of 39 gauged

39 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 Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing 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 Estatoah Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate High Falls Low Noontootla Falls Low Sea Creek Falls Low Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 92°F

Wed 92°F Sunny Best
Thu 93°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 93°F Sunny
Ind 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Alto

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 High Falls Moderate · 47 cfs 49th percentile
  2. 2 Berties Falls Low · 115 cfs 24th percentile
  3. 3 Satulah Falls Low · 159 cfs 24th percentile
  4. 4 Bridal Veil Falls Low · 159 cfs 24th percentile
  5. 5 Burningtown Falls Low · 159 cfs 24th percentile
  6. 6 Highlands Falls Low · 159 cfs 24th 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

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

Anna Ruby Falls

20.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Alto (27 waterfalls)

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

Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

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

Cascade Falls

26.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft

Clay Creek Falls

40.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Alto

Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

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

High Falls

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

Sea Creek Falls

31.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

41.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Padgett Falls

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

Burningtown Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Glen Falls

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

Leatherwood Falls

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

Big Bend Falls

26.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

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

Dry Falls

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

Kings Creek Falls

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

Kennedy Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

High Falls

7.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

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

Cullasaja Falls

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

Highlands Falls

33.9 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 20 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 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Alto, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Alto?

There are 29 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, 39 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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