Waterfall Hikes Near East Ellijay, GA

530 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Ellijay? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of East Ellijay. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.6760°N, -84.4761°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Ellijay

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

26 waterfalls near East Ellijay 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 Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Low Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade 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 Keown Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Low

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Flowing best right now near East Ellijay

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

  1. 1 Keown Falls Moderate · 1020 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Cascade Falls Low · 39 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Padgett Falls Low · 2 cfs 20th percentile
  4. 4 Wilson Falls Low · 53 cfs 15th percentile
  5. 5 Benton Falls Low · 30 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Nottely Falls Low · 85 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near East Ellijay (5 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around East Ellijay (20 waterfalls)

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

Padgett Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

31.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

44.5 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near East Ellijay

Padgett Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

31.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

44.5 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

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

Sea Creek Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

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

High Water Falls

24 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clay Creek Falls

41.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

23 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

23.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

49.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

30.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

24.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

26.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

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

Haynes Falls

22.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

41.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near East Ellijay

Are there free waterfalls near East Ellijay?

There are 11 free waterfalls near East Ellijay, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near East Ellijay?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near East Ellijay, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Ellijay?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near East Ellijay, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Ellijay?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near East Ellijay, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Ellijay?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near East Ellijay?

The tallest waterfall near East Ellijay is Amicalola Falls at 729 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around East Ellijay?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near East Ellijay have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to East Ellijay?

The closest waterfall to East Ellijay is Padgett Falls, approximately 11.3 miles away.

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