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

21 of 24 waterfalls near Gainesville are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 66°F

Aft 68°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 74°F Partly Sunny
Fri 73°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 68°F Sunny
Sun 66°F Sunny Best
Mon 66°F Sunny
Tue 68°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Gainesville

Updated 44 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Stekoa Falls Roaring · 22 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Anna Ruby Falls Roaring · 77 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Black Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Timpson Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Clay Creek Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Wilson Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gainesville (11 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 (15 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
Unknown
Unknown 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
Drive Up
Unknown 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 10 free waterfalls near Gainesville, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gainesville?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Gainesville, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gainesville?

There are 15 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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