Waterfall Hikes Near Cave Spring, GA

982 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cave Spring? There are 12 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

12 of 12 gauged

1 of 12 waterfalls near Cave Spring is flowing strongly today

De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Strong

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 97°F

Wed 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 97°F Sunny Best
Ind 95°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Cave Spring

Updated 42 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Strong · 7840 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Keown Falls Barely Flowing · 687 cfs 4th percentile
  3. 3 Little River Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Hightower Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 De Soto Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Griffin Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cave Spring (2 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

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cave Spring (9 waterfalls)

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

De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Cave Spring

Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

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

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swindell Falls

19 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

33.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

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

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cave Spring

Are there free waterfalls near Cave Spring?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Cave Spring, including Griffin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cave Spring?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Cave Spring, including Little River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cave Spring?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cave Spring, including De Soto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cave Spring?

There are 10 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, 1 waterfall near Cave Spring requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cave Spring?

Yes, 3 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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