Waterfall Hikes Near Elberton, GA

4,627 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Elberton is granite country, and its waterfalls live mostly across the Savannah River in upstate South Carolina. Whitewater Falls is worth the longest drive, 411 feet of river coming off the Blue Ridge escarpment with only 0.6 miles of walking. Isaqueena Falls drops 100 feet near the old Stumphouse Tunnel outside Walhalla. Toccoa Falls, 186 feet on a Georgia college campus, takes 0.2 miles. Nine falls fit inside fifty miles, and dogs are allowed at nearly all of them.

Located at 34.1063°N, -82.8705°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elberton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

2 of 9 waterfalls near Elberton are flowing strongly today

Clearwater Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy Cove Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Strong Isaqueena Falls Strong High Falls Moderate Whitewater Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Sat 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Sunny
Thu 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 92°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Elberton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hidden Falls Strong · 416 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Isaqueena Falls Strong · 416 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 Clearwater Falls Moderate · 27 cfs 64th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 64th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Falls Moderate · 27 cfs 64th percentile
  6. 6 Reedy Cove Falls Moderate · 27 cfs 64th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Elberton (2 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.

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

27.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elberton (7 waterfalls)

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

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

44.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

16.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Elberton

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clearwater Falls

14.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

27.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

44.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

16.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

21.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

23.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elberton

Are there free waterfalls near Elberton?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Elberton, including Great Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Elberton?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Elberton, including Toccoa Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elberton?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elberton, including Great Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elberton?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elberton, including Great Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elberton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Elberton is Clearwater Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Elberton?

The tallest waterfall near Elberton is Whitewater Falls at 411 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Elberton?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Elberton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Elberton?

The closest waterfall to Elberton is High Falls, approximately 36.6 miles away.

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