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

1 of 41 waterfalls near Carnesville is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours 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 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horsetrough Falls Strong · 73 cfs 85th percentile
  2. 2 Timpson Falls Moderate · 96 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Wilson Falls Moderate · 96 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Estatoah Falls Moderate · 96 cfs 72nd percentile
  5. 5 Nottely Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 71st percentile
  6. 6 High Water Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 71st 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

Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

20.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

Clay Creek Falls

40.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

47.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Clearwater Falls

21.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

31.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

42.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

25.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft

Maidenhair Falls

18.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

44.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

44.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

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

Nottely Falls

45.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schoolhouse Falls waterfall

Schoolhouse Falls

25.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

21.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

18.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

30.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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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