Waterfall Hikes Near Avalon, GA

285 residents
New York Time Zone
59 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Avalon? There are 59 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Avalon. 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 34.5027°N, -83.1967°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Avalon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

59 of 59 gauged

24 of 59 waterfalls near Avalon are flowing strongly today

Amicalola Falls Strong Cochrans Falls Strong Anna Ruby Falls Moderate Dukes Creek Falls Moderate Berties Falls Moderate Betsy Falls Strong Fairfield Falls Strong High Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Onion Cliff Falls Strong Onion Falls Strong Slatten Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Thurston Hatcher Falls Strong Big Bend Falls Strong Kings Creek Falls Strong Spoonauger Falls Strong Bird Rock Falls Strong Dismal Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Schoolhouse Falls Strong Windy Falls Strong Whitewater Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Toxaway Falls Strong Black Falls Moderate Clay Creek Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate Clearwater Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy Cove Falls Moderate DeSoto Falls Moderate Helton Creek Falls Moderate High Water Falls Moderate Nottely Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Estatoah Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Timpson Falls Moderate Haynes Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Slicking Falls Roaring Stekoa Falls Low Soco Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 91°F

Wed 85°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Avalon

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Slicking Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Kings Creek Falls Strong · 71 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Big Bend Falls Strong · 71 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Spoonauger Falls Strong · 71 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Strong · 193 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 Schoolhouse Falls Strong · 193 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Avalon (10 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

27.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Avalon (37 waterfalls)

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

Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

24.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

44.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

27.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

29.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 59 Waterfalls Near Avalon

DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

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

High Water Falls

18.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

26.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

15.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

17.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dismal Falls waterfall CC

Dismal Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

44.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

38.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Vernal Falls

44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Vernal Falls

44.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

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

Amicalola Falls

43.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

49.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

48.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

31.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

44.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

28.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

49.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Avalon

Are there free waterfalls near Avalon?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Avalon, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Avalon?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Avalon, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Avalon?

There are 37 dog-friendly waterfalls near Avalon, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Avalon?

There are 39 kid-friendly waterfalls near Avalon, including Amicalola Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Avalon?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Avalon, including Schoolhouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Avalon?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Avalon?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Avalon?

Yes, 59 waterfalls near Avalon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Avalon?

The closest waterfall to Avalon is Toccoa Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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