Waterfall Hikes Near Dalton, GA

68,614 residents
New York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The ridges around Dalton hold thirty-six falls within fifty miles, reaching from Johns Mountain to Lookout and Signal Mountains near Chattanooga. Keown Falls is the closest, 12.8 miles away on Johns Mountain, where a 1.8-mile loop passes the falls and an observation deck over the valley. Lula Falls sits on Lula Lake Land Trust land atop Lookout Mountain, open to the public only on the first and last weekends of each month with a reservation; the trust's Classic Loop runs 4.5 miles with 700 feet of gain, and leashed dogs are welcome. Falling Water Falls on Signal Mountain drops about 110 feet into a sandstone gorge at the end of a 0.3-mile walk from a small parking area. About half the falls on this list welcome dogs.

Located at 34.7690°N, -84.9720°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dalton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 35 gauged

31 waterfalls near Dalton have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Low Black Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Low Hilliard Falls Moderate Stinging Fork Falls Moderate Keown Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Moderate Lula Falls Moderate Padgett Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 66°F

Sat 62°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 66°F Sunny Best
Mon 69°F Sunny
Tue 71°F Sunny
Wed 75°F Sunny
Thu 77°F Sunny
Fri 78°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Dalton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Foster Falls Moderate · 75 cfs 55th percentile
  2. 2 Stinging Fork Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 38th percentile
  3. 3 Hilliard Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Black Falls Moderate · 89 cfs 37th percentile
  5. 5 Lula Falls Moderate · 22 cfs 37th percentile
  6. 6 Little River Falls Moderate · 22 cfs 29th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dalton (11 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.

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31.7 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

32.1 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Dalton (19 waterfalls)

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

Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

12.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

24.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

All 35 Waterfalls Near Dalton

Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

12.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

24.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31.7 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

32.1 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

32.1 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

33.9 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Flatrock Falls in Tennessee, about 297 feet of drop LiDAR

Flatrock Falls

33.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Freudenberg Falls in Tennessee, about 365 feet of drop LiDAR

Freudenberg Falls

34 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

34 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

34.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.7 miles 712 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Rockstack Falls in Tennessee, about 122 feet of drop LiDAR

Rockstack Falls

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

Padgett Falls

36.8 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

36.9 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

37 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

37.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

38 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

39.2 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

40.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.8 miles Unknown
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

40.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
10.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dalton

Are there free waterfalls near Dalton?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Dalton, including Cochrans Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dalton?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Dalton, including Benton Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dalton?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Dalton, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dalton?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Dalton, including Amicalola Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Dalton?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Dalton, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dalton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Dalton?

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

Do any waterfalls near Dalton require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Dalton require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dalton?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Dalton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dalton?

The closest waterfall to Dalton is Keown Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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