Waterfall Hikes Near Buford, GA

17,222 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Buford? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Buford. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.1192°N, -83.9903°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Buford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Buford have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Moderate Cochrans Falls Moderate Anna Ruby Falls Moderate Dukes Creek Falls Moderate Black Falls Moderate Clay Creek Falls Moderate DeSoto Falls Moderate Helton Creek Falls Moderate High Water Falls Moderate Nottely Falls Moderate Haynes Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Noontootla Falls Moderate Sea Creek Falls Moderate Padgett Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Thu 86°F Sunny
Fri 83°F Sunny
Sat 65°F Sunny
Sun 62°F Sunny
Mon 66°F Sunny
Tue 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 73°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Buford

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Toccoa Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 40th percentile
  2. 2 Nottely Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 37th percentile
  3. 3 High Water Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Helton Creek Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 37th percentile
  5. 5 DeSoto Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 37th percentile
  6. 6 Haynes Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 36th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Buford (9 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

21.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

32.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Buford (11 waterfalls)

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

Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

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

Amicalola Falls

32.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Buford

LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

21.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

29.5 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

31.9 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

32.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

32.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

32.5 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
0.7 miles Unknown
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

33.4 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

34.9 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

35.3 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

36.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

36.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Padgett Falls in Georgia, about 153 feet of drop LiDAR

Padgett Falls

36.5 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

36.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

41.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

43.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

44.8 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

50 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Buford

Are there free waterfalls near Buford?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Buford, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Buford?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Buford, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Buford?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Buford, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Buford?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Buford, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Buford?

The shortest waterfall hike near Buford is Amicalola Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Buford?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Buford?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Buford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Buford?

The closest waterfall to Buford is Clay Creek Falls, approximately 21.8 miles away.

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