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

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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

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

27.1 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25.2 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 300 ft

Clearwater Falls

24.6 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

45.9 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

8.9 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

1.2 miles 200 ft

Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

8.9 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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