Waterfall Hikes Near Cornelia, GA

4,648 residents
New_York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cornelia? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cornelia. 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 34.5170°N, -83.5311°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cornelia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

46 of 46 gauged

3 of 46 waterfalls near Cornelia are flowing strongly today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Berties Falls Barely Flowing Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Moderate Clay Creek Falls Moderate 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 Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Roaring Onion Falls Roaring Thurston Hatcher Falls Roaring Kennedy Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 75°F

Fri 75°F Sunny Best
Sat 81°F Sunny
Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 85°F Sunny
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cornelia (6 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

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

Anna Ruby Falls

43.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cornelia (31 waterfalls)

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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Dukes Creek Falls

36.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Cornelia

Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

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

Burningtown Falls

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

High Falls

35.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

22.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

36.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

24.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

6.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

38.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

8.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

8.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

38.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

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

High Falls

30.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

28 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

9.3 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

2.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

46.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

31.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Padgett Falls

30.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

45.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornelia

Are there free waterfalls near Cornelia?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Cornelia, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cornelia?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Cornelia, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cornelia?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cornelia, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornelia?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornelia, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cornelia?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cornelia?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cornelia?

Yes, 46 waterfalls near Cornelia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cornelia?

The closest waterfall to Cornelia is Toccoa Falls, approximately 11.1 miles away.

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