Waterfall Hikes Near Dacula, GA

6,906 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Dacula the mountains start past Gainesville, up around Helen and Blairsville. Helton Creek Falls gives the most for the least, a hundred feet of water three tenths of a mile from the car. Dukes Creek pours 150 feet near Helen, a moderate two miles with 400 feet to climb on the return. DeSoto stacks its 120 feet off US 129 behind a bit over two miles of easy walking. Cochrans Falls goes six hundred feet, guarded by 4.2 hard miles. Sixteen falls in range, dogs welcome at all four of these.

Located at 33.9815°N, -83.8952°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dacula

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Dacula have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Moderate Cochrans Falls Moderate Anna Ruby Falls Moderate Dukes Creek Falls Moderate Black Falls Moderate Clay Creek Falls Moderate DeSoto Falls Moderate Helton Creek Falls Moderate High Water Falls Moderate Nottely Falls Moderate Haynes Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Noontootla Falls Moderate Sea Creek Falls Moderate Padgett Falls Moderate

Updated 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 68°F

Col 83°F Sunny
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Sunny
Fri 84°F Sunny
Sat 68°F Sunny Best
Sun 65°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Dacula

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 DeSoto Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Helton Creek Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 71st percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Moderate · 236 cfs 71st percentile
  4. 4 High Water Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 71st percentile
  5. 5 Noontootla Falls Moderate · 236 cfs 71st percentile
  6. 6 Nottely Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dacula (9 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

32.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

37 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

37.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Dacula (12 waterfalls)

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

Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

39.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Dacula

LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

32.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

37 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

37.3 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
0.7 miles Unknown
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

37.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

38.3 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

39.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

40.3 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

42.7 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

43 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

44.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

45.9 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Sea Creek Falls

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

Noontootla Falls

47 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Padgett Falls in Georgia, about 153 feet of drop LiDAR

Padgett Falls

47.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

47.5 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dacula

Are there free waterfalls near Dacula?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Dacula, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dacula?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Dacula, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dacula?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Dacula, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dacula?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Dacula, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dacula?

The shortest waterfall hike near Dacula is Amicalola Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Dacula?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dacula?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Dacula have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dacula?

The closest waterfall to Dacula is Clay Creek Falls, approximately 32.5 miles away.

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