Waterfall Hikes Near Cave Spring, GA

982 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cave Spring? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cave Spring. 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 34.1081°N, -85.3388°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cave Spring

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

15 waterfalls near Cave Spring have live flow data today

De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Low High Falls Low Short Creek Falls Low Swindell Falls Low High Shoals Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Low Lula Falls Low Noccalula Falls Moderate

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Aft 93°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cave Spring

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Keown Falls Moderate · 1010 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 Noccalula Falls Moderate · 1360 cfs 26th percentile
  3. 3 Little River Falls Low · 26 cfs 21st percentile
  4. 4 Lula Falls Low · 11 cfs 17th percentile
  5. 5 Griffin Falls Low · 19 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Low · 19 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cave Spring (4 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.

Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

28.4 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

24.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cave Spring (11 waterfalls)

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

De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

19.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Cave Spring

Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

46.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

28.4 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

21.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

24.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

19.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swindell Falls

33.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

40.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

49.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

33.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
High Shoals Falls waterfall

High Shoals Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

40.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

45 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

7.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

6.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cave Spring

Are there free waterfalls near Cave Spring?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Cave Spring, including Griffin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cave Spring?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Cave Spring, including High Shoals Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cave Spring?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cave Spring, including De Soto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cave Spring?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cave Spring, including De Soto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cave Spring?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cave Spring, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cave Spring?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cave Spring is De Soto Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cave Spring?

The tallest waterfall near Cave Spring is De Soto Falls at 104 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Cave Spring require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Cave Spring require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cave Spring?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Cave Spring have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cave Spring?

The closest waterfall to Cave Spring is Hightower Falls, approximately 16.7 miles away.

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