Waterfall Hikes Near Carnesville, GA

935 residents
New York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carnesville? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Carnesville. 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 34.3729°N, -83.2328°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carnesville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 41 gauged

11 of 41 waterfalls near Carnesville are flowing strongly today

Anna Ruby Falls Moderate Dukes Creek Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Moderate Kings Creek Falls Moderate Spoonauger Falls Moderate Black Falls Moderate Clay Creek Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low DeSoto Falls Strong Helton Creek Falls Strong High Water Falls Strong Nottely Falls Strong Estatoah Falls Strong Wilson Falls Strong Timpson Falls Strong Fairfield Falls Roaring Maidenhair Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring Great Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Moderate Schoolhouse Falls Moderate Windy Falls Moderate Whitewater Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Toxaway Falls Moderate Stekoa Falls Moderate

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 87°F

Tue 88°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Sunny Best
Thu 90°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Sunny
Sun 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 96°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Carnesville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Twin Falls Roaring · 804 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Maidenhair Falls Roaring · 804 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Fairfield Falls Roaring · 804 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Timpson Falls Strong · 120 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Wilson Falls Strong · 120 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Estatoah Falls Strong · 120 cfs 87th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Carnesville (8 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Carnesville (28 waterfalls)

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

Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

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

Cascade Falls

26.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

18.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

20.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

20.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Carnesville

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

15 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

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

Cascade Falls

26.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

18.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

20.4 miles away
Georgia
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
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
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

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

Dry Falls

8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 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
Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

35.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Timpson Falls

37.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

18.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

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

Anna Ruby Falls

20.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carnesville

Are there free waterfalls near Carnesville?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Carnesville, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Carnesville?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Carnesville, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carnesville?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Carnesville, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carnesville?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Carnesville, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Carnesville?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Carnesville, including Schoolhouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carnesville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Carnesville is Anna Ruby Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Carnesville?

The tallest waterfall near Carnesville is Whitewater Falls at 411 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Carnesville?

Yes, 41 waterfalls near Carnesville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Carnesville?

The closest waterfall to Carnesville is Toccoa Falls, approximately 16.3 miles away.

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