Waterfall Hikes Near Dalton, GA

68,614 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The ridges around Dalton hold thirty-six falls within fifty miles, reaching from Johns Mountain up to Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga. Lula Falls, on land trust property atop Lookout, takes a 4.2-mile loop with 600 feet of gain. Keown Falls loops 1.8 miles. High Falls is the family stop, 35 feet tall, 0.3 miles in, swimming allowed. Falling Water Falls drops 110 feet after a 0.3-mile walk. Most of the trails here 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

32 of 36 gauged

12 of 32 waterfalls near Dalton are flowing strongly today

Amicalola Falls Strong Cochrans Falls Strong Benton Falls Moderate Black Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Strong De Soto Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring DeSoto Falls Moderate Helton Creek Falls Moderate High Water Falls Moderate Nottely Falls Moderate Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Noontootla Falls Strong Sea Creek Falls Strong Hilliard Falls Moderate Stinging Fork Falls Moderate Keown Falls Low Laurel Falls Roaring Middle Creek Falls Roaring Three Creeks Falls Roaring Little Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Moderate Padgett Falls Moderate

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 87°F

Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
Thu 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Flowing best right now near Dalton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 De Soto Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Middle Creek Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Little Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Three Creeks Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 94th percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 94th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dalton (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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

47.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

40.2 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

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

Lula Falls

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

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Dalton

Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

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

Lula Falls

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

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

47.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

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

Slider Falls

40.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

40.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Freudenberg Falls

40.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

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

Middle Creek Falls

40 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Three Creeks Falls waterfall

Three Creeks Falls

31.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft

Rockstack Falls

39.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Padgett Falls

29.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

3.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

4.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

32.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

22.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dalton

Are there free waterfalls near Dalton?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Dalton, including Cochrans Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dalton?

There are 6 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, 25 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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