Waterfall Hikes Near Atlanta, GA

5,180,179 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Atlanta's four listed falls cluster up in Dawson County where the Blue Ridge begins. Amicalola Falls is the famous one, 729 feet of cascading water, the tallest in Georgia, reached by a 2.1-mile trail that gains 600 feet. One valley over, Cochrans Falls drops 600 feet and stays lonely because the approach runs a hard 4.2 miles with 1,200 feet of climbing. Padgett Falls covers a mile round trip. Dogs are welcome on all three of those trails.

Located at 33.7628°N, -84.4220°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Atlanta

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Atlanta have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 97°F

Tod 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 97°F Sunny
Mon 100°F Sunny
Tue 97°F Sunny
Wed 97°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Atlanta

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

  1. 1 Padgett Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 49th percentile
  2. 2 Hightower Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 1st percentile
  3. 3 Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing · 90 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing · 90 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Atlanta (3 waterfalls)

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

Padgett Falls

43.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

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

Cochrans Falls

38.9 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Atlanta

Padgett Falls

43.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

40.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

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

Cochrans Falls

38.9 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Atlanta

Are there free waterfalls near Atlanta?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Atlanta, including Cochrans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Atlanta?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Atlanta, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Atlanta?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Atlanta, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Atlanta?

The shortest waterfall hike near Atlanta is Amicalola Falls at 2.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Atlanta?

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

Do any waterfalls near Atlanta require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Atlanta?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Atlanta have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Atlanta?

The closest waterfall to Atlanta is Padgett Falls, approximately 35.6 miles away.

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