Waterfall Hikes Near Blue Ridge, GA

1,366 residents

New York Time Zone

39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Thirty-nine waterfalls within fifty miles make Blue Ridge more base camp than day trip. Noontootla Falls and Sea Creek Falls each need about half a mile. High Falls runs a loop of a mile and a half. Amicalola, 729 feet from top to bottom, sits a short drive south with 2.1 miles of trail. Cochrans Falls stays the hardest earned, a 4.2-mile round trip that climbs 1,200 feet before showing you 600 feet of falling water. Dogs manage nearly all of these hikes.

Located at 34.8666°N, -84.3218°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Blue Ridge

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Water Flow

39 of 39 gauged

8 of 39 waterfalls near Blue Ridge are flowing strongly today

Amicalola Falls Moderate Cochrans Falls Moderate Anna Ruby Falls Moderate Dukes Creek Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Berties Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Roaring DeSoto Falls Strong Helton Creek Falls Strong High Water Falls Strong Nottely Falls Strong Estatoah Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing Haynes Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Noontootla Falls Moderate Sea Creek Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Keown Falls Strong Lula Falls Strong Padgett Falls Strong Sids Falls Moderate Stekoa Falls Moderate

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Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 92°F

Thu 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 92°F Sunny Best

Tue 91°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Blue Ridge (6 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Blue Ridge (28 waterfalls)

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

Noontootla Falls

44.3 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Sea Creek Falls

44.2 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

High Falls

15.3 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Amicalola Falls

18.3 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.1 miles 600 ft

Cochrans Falls

38.9 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Padgett Falls

43.4 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bald River Falls

46.8 miles away

Tennessee

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Clay Creek Falls

44.3 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dukes Creek Falls

6.3 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.0 miles 400 ft

Leatherwood Falls

30.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Anna Ruby Falls

30.8 miles away

Georgia

Easy

0.9 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Blue Ridge

Are there free waterfalls near Blue Ridge?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Blue Ridge, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Blue Ridge?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Blue Ridge, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Blue Ridge?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Blue Ridge?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Blue Ridge, including Amicalola Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Blue Ridge?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Blue Ridge, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Blue Ridge?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Blue Ridge?

The tallest waterfall near Blue Ridge is Amicalola Falls at 729 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Blue Ridge require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Blue Ridge?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Blue Ridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Blue Ridge?

The closest waterfall to Blue Ridge is Noontootla Falls, approximately 14.2 miles away.

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