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

58 waterfalls near Clarkesville have live flow data today

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

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 96°F

Fri 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 96°F Sunny Best
Tue 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°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 Padgett Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 74th percentile
  2. 2 Toccoa Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 69th percentile
  3. 3 Cascade Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 69th percentile
  4. 4 Horsetrough Falls Moderate · 86 cfs 51st percentile
  5. 5 Haynes Falls Moderate · 86 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 679 cfs 50th 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

30.8 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

6.3 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

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

Anna Ruby Falls

30.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

Timpson Falls

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

Dukes Creek Falls

6.3 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

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

Horsetrough Falls

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

DeSoto Falls

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

High Water Falls

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

Helton Creek Falls

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

Nottely Falls

17.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clay Creek Falls

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

Black Falls

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

Estatoah Falls

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

Isaqueena Falls

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

Haynes Falls

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

Berties Falls

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

Burningtown Falls

6.3 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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