Waterfall Hikes Near Clarkesville, GA

1,885 residents
New York Time Zone
58 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Clarkesville? There are 58 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Clarkesville. 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 34.6103°N, -83.5284°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Clarkesville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

58 of 58 gauged

31 of 58 waterfalls near Clarkesville are flowing strongly today

Amicalola Falls Roaring Cochrans Falls Roaring Anna Ruby Falls Roaring Dukes Creek Falls Roaring Berties Falls Moderate Betsy Falls Strong Fairfield Falls Strong High Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Onion Cliff Falls Strong Onion Falls Strong Slatten Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Thurston Hatcher Falls Strong Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Roaring Clay Creek Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Roaring Toccoa Falls Roaring Clearwater Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Reedy Cove Falls Roaring DeSoto Falls Roaring Helton Creek Falls Roaring High Water Falls Roaring Nottely Falls Roaring Estatoah Falls Strong Wilson Falls Strong Timpson Falls Strong Haynes Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low High Falls Roaring Noontootla Falls Roaring Sea Creek Falls Roaring Kennedy Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Wilson Falls Moderate Stekoa Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 88°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 88°F Sunny Best
Fri 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Clarkesville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amicalola Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Anna Ruby Falls Roaring · 127 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Toccoa Falls Roaring · 80 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Padgett Falls Roaring · 413 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Cascade Falls Roaring · 80 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Dukes Creek Falls Roaring · 127 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Clarkesville (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

26.1 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

16.9 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Clarkesville (37 waterfalls)

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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

26.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

30.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

All 58 Waterfalls Near Clarkesville

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

26.1 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

26.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

14.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

16.9 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

Timpson Falls

14.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

30.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

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

Stekoa Falls

19.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

26.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

24.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

24 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

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

Nottely Falls

23 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clay Creek Falls

13.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

15.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

42 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

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

Haynes Falls

22.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

17.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Clarkesville

Are there free waterfalls near Clarkesville?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Clarkesville, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Clarkesville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Clarkesville?

There are 37 dog-friendly waterfalls near Clarkesville, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Clarkesville?

There are 39 kid-friendly waterfalls near Clarkesville, including Amicalola Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Clarkesville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Clarkesville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Clarkesville is Amicalola Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Clarkesville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Clarkesville?

Yes, 58 waterfalls near Clarkesville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Clarkesville?

The closest waterfall to Clarkesville is Toccoa Falls, approximately 7.8 miles away.

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