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

13 of 46 waterfalls near Cornelia are flowing strongly today

Amicalola Falls Moderate Cochrans Falls Moderate Anna Ruby Falls Strong Dukes Creek Falls Strong Berties Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Lower Falls Moderate DeSoto Falls Moderate Helton Creek Falls Moderate High Water Falls Moderate Nottely Falls Moderate Estatoah Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Timpson Falls Moderate Haynes Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Strong Isaqueena Falls Strong Sids Falls Strong High Falls Strong High Falls Moderate Noontootla Falls Moderate Sea Creek Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Padgett Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stekoa Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 67°F

Col 83°F Sunny
Tue 84°F Sunny
Wed 85°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Sunny
Fri 84°F Sunny
Sat 67°F Sunny Best
Sun 63°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cornelia

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Anna Ruby Falls Strong · 75 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Strong · 171 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Dukes Creek Falls Strong · 75 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Isaqueena Falls Strong · 507 cfs 79th percentile
  5. 5 Sids Falls Strong · 507 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 Hidden Falls Strong · 507 cfs 79th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cornelia (24 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

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

Anna Ruby Falls

19.7 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

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

Dukes Creek Falls

20 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Cornelia

Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

33 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
0.1 miles Unknown
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

35.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

35.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

36.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

36.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Glen Falls

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

Big Bend Falls

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

Satulah Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

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

Kings Creek Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

40.1 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

40.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

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

Highlands Falls

42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

42.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Padgett Falls in Georgia, about 153 feet of drop LiDAR

Padgett Falls

42.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

43.3 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

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 24 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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