Waterfall Hikes Near Gainesville, GA

175,569 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Gainesville counts 24 waterfalls in range, thickest along the roads toward Helen. Horsetrough Falls drops seventy feet near the Chattahoochee headwaters, under half a mile from the trailhead. Quick payoff belongs to Helton Creek Falls, where a hundred foot drop waits barely a third of a mile in, dogs welcome. Dukes Creek Falls slides 150 feet at the turn of a two mile round trip. DeSoto Falls runs 120 feet behind an easy 2.2 mile walk. Closer to town, Clay Creek Falls adds a half mile leg stretcher.

Located at 34.2902°N, -83.8294°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gainesville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

24 waterfalls near Gainesville have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Haynes Falls Low Horsetrough Falls Low High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Low Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Sat 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 79°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Gainesville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sids Falls Barely Flowing · 156 cfs 6th percentile
  2. 2 Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing · 30 cfs 5th percentile
  3. 3 Haynes Falls Barely Flowing · 30 cfs 5th percentile
  4. 4 Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing · 17 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing · 39 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 47 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gainesville (12 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

20.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

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

Helton Creek Falls

25.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gainesville (16 waterfalls)

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

Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

21.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Gainesville

LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

20.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

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

DeSoto Falls

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

High Water Falls

25 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
0.7 miles Unknown
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

25.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

26 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

26.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

28 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

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

Haynes Falls

30.2 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

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

Amicalola Falls

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

High Falls

33.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

34.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

34.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

34.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Padgett Falls in Georgia, about 153 feet of drop LiDAR

Padgett Falls

34.9 miles away
Georgia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

35.7 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

40.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

40.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gainesville

Are there free waterfalls near Gainesville?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Gainesville, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gainesville?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Gainesville, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gainesville?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gainesville, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gainesville?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gainesville, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gainesville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gainesville is Amicalola Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gainesville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gainesville?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Gainesville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gainesville?

The closest waterfall to Gainesville is Clay Creek Falls, approximately 20.2 miles away.

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