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

23 of 58 waterfalls near Clarkesville are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 95°F

Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 96°F Sunny
Mon 97°F Sunny
Tue 95°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny Best
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Partly Sunny then 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 Reedy Cove Falls Roaring · 28 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Clearwater Falls Roaring · 28 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Roaring · 28 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Strong · 40 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 263 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Burningtown Falls Strong · 263 cfs 78th 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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

23.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Clearwater Falls

47.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

39.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

35.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

35.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

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

Twin Falls

18.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

18.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Maidenhair Falls

16.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft

Padgett Falls

43.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Slatten Falls

15 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schoolhouse Falls waterfall

Schoolhouse Falls

5.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

4.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

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

Reedy Cove Falls

17.2 miles away
South 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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