Waterfall Hikes Near Cornelia, GA

4,648 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Apple country meets the Blue Ridge at Cornelia, and the payoff is forty-six falls in range. Toccoa Falls, all 186 feet of it, stands two tenths of a mile inside the college gates up the road. Near Helen, Anna Ruby Falls joins two creeks in a 153 foot drop after nine tenths of a mile. Dukes Creek Falls descends 150 feet, two miles round trip with 400 feet of climb. Sids Falls and Stekoa Falls keep dogs company on shorter outings.

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

46 waterfalls near Cornelia have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 88°F

Aft 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cornelia

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 659 cfs 64th percentile
  2. 2 Queens Falls Moderate · 659 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Moderate · 108 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate · 108 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 Onion Falls Moderate · 108 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 Cascade Falls Low · 39 cfs 23rd percentile

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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

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

Anna Ruby Falls

33.7 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

46.2 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 46 Waterfalls Near Cornelia

Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

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

Burningtown Falls

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

High Falls

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

Sea Creek Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Glen Falls

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

Big Bend Falls

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

Satulah Falls

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

Dry Falls

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

Kings Creek Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

High Falls

17.5 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

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

Highlands Falls

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

Leatherwood Falls

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

Queens Falls

23.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Padgett Falls

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

Kennedy Falls

23.7 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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