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

7 of 24 waterfalls near Gainesville are flowing strongly today

Amicalola Falls Roaring Cochrans Falls Roaring Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Black Falls Moderate Clay Creek Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa 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 Kennedy Falls Strong Leatherwood Falls Moderate Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Strong Wilson Falls Strong Timpson Falls Strong Stekoa Falls Strong

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Flowing best right now near Gainesville

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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 Kennedy Falls Strong · 734 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Sids Falls Strong · 416 cfs 82nd percentile
  5. 5 Stekoa Falls Strong · 32 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Timpson Falls Strong · 135 cfs 79th percentile

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🚗 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

18.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft

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

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

Clay Creek Falls

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

Dukes Creek Falls

30.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

15.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Gainesville

Clay Creek Falls

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

Dukes Creek Falls

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

DeSoto Falls

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

High Water Falls

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

Helton Creek Falls

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

Nottely Falls

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

Horsetrough Falls

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

Black Falls

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

Anna Ruby Falls

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

Haynes Falls

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

Cochrans Falls

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

Amicalola Falls

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

High Falls

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

Sea Creek Falls

4.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

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

Toccoa Falls

27.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft

Padgett Falls

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

Wilson Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Leatherwood Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 3 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 0.4 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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