Waterfall Hikes Near Ellijay, GA

1,750 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Amicalola Falls runs 729 feet down the mountain about forty minutes from Ellijay, the tallest cascade in Georgia. Reaching the top means 2.1 miles of trail and 600 feet of climb. Cochrans Falls takes more work, 600 feet of water at the end of a steep four-mile round trip. Twenty-eight falls sit inside the radius, and a good number are short flat walks that allow dogs. Noontootla runs half a mile. Padgett is about a mile.

Located at 34.6914°N, -84.4839°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ellijay

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

3 of 28 waterfalls near Ellijay are flowing strongly today

Amicalola Falls Roaring Cochrans Falls Roaring Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Benton Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Black Falls Moderate Clay Creek Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate DeSoto Falls Low Helton Creek Falls Low High Water Falls Low Nottely Falls Low Haynes Falls Low Horsetrough Falls Low High Falls Moderate Noontootla Falls Moderate Sea Creek Falls Moderate Keown Falls Low Lula Falls Moderate Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 87°F

Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Wed 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Flowing best right now near Ellijay

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amicalola Falls Roaring · 286 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Cochrans Falls Roaring · 286 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Wilson Falls Strong · 135 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Moderate · 369 cfs 72nd percentile
  5. 5 Sassafras Falls Moderate · 369 cfs 72nd percentile
  6. 6 Middle Falls Moderate · 369 cfs 72nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near 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 Ellijay (22 waterfalls)

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

Padgett Falls

29.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

3.6 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
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

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

Cochrans Falls

38 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Ellijay

Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

35.1 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

27.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

29.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

40.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

Sassafras Falls

29.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ellijay

Are there free waterfalls near Ellijay?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Ellijay, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ellijay?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ellijay?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ellijay, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ellijay?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ellijay, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ellijay?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Ellijay?

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

Do any waterfalls near Ellijay require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Ellijay requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ellijay?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Ellijay have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ellijay?

The closest waterfall to Ellijay is Padgett Falls, approximately 12.4 miles away.

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