Waterfall Hikes Near Dahlonega, GA

7,083 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dahlonega? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dahlonega. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.5311°N, -83.9804°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dahlonega

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

37 waterfalls near Dahlonega have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Berties Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate 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 High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 72°F

Fri 70°F Sunny
Sat 68°F Sunny
Sun 67°F Sunny
Mon 72°F Sunny Best
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 73°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Dahlonega

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Falls Moderate · 218 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 218 cfs 39th percentile
  3. 3 Queens Falls Moderate · 218 cfs 39th percentile
  4. 4 Toccoa Falls Moderate · 42 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Cascade Falls Moderate · 42 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Nottely Falls Barely Flowing · 54 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dahlonega (18 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

2.1 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

11.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Dahlonega (23 waterfalls)

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

Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

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

Amicalola Falls

12.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Dahlonega

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

Clay Creek Falls

2.1 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

9.8 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

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

High Water Falls

11.9 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
0.7 miles Unknown
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

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

Amicalola Falls

12.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

12.9 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

14.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

15.6 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

16.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

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

Noontootla Falls

16.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

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

Anna Ruby Falls

22.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

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

Padgett Falls

24.5 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

29.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

30.3 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

32.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

35.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dahlonega

Are there free waterfalls near Dahlonega?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Dahlonega, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dahlonega?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Dahlonega, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dahlonega?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Dahlonega, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dahlonega?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Dahlonega, including Amicalola Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Dahlonega?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Dahlonega, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dahlonega?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Dahlonega?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dahlonega?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Dahlonega have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dahlonega?

The closest waterfall to Dahlonega is Clay Creek Falls, approximately 2.1 miles away.

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