Waterfall Hikes Near Gainesville, GA

175,569 residents
New_York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gainesville? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gainesville. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.2902°N, -83.8294°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gainesville

Find waterfalls to hike near Gainesville

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gainesville (3 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.

DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

25.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gainesville (15 waterfalls)

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

Clay Creek Falls waterfall

Clay Creek Falls

22.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

45.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

25.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

38.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Gainesville With Waterfalls

Clay Creek Falls waterfall

Clay Creek Falls

22.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

45.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

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

High Water Falls

38 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

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

Nottely Falls

28.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

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

Black Falls

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

Anna Ruby Falls

38.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Haynes Falls waterfall

Haynes Falls

39 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

32.6 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

35.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Sea Creek Falls

43.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Noontootla Falls waterfall

Noontootla Falls

37 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

26.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Padgett Falls waterfall

Padgett Falls

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

Wilson Falls

44.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

12.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Timpson Falls waterfall

Timpson Falls

6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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