Waterfall Hikes Near Hiawassee, GA

1,140 residents
New York Time Zone
78 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Seventy-eight falls sit within fifty miles of Hiawassee, the densest stretch in Georgia. Anna Ruby Falls is the one most people drive to, two streams meeting at 153 feet, reached on a paved nine tenths of a mile. Horsetrough Falls is quieter and shorter, four tenths of a mile through the Chattahoochee headwaters. Leatherwood Falls sits over the line in North Carolina and takes about the same. Dogs are allowed at each.

Located at 34.9495°N, -83.7531°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hiawassee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

78 of 78 gauged

78 waterfalls near Hiawassee have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Low Amicalola Falls Low Cochrans Falls Low Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Low Berties Falls Low Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Low Kings Creek Falls Low Spoonauger Falls Low Black Falls Low Clay Creek Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Low Burningtown Falls Low Cullasaja Falls Low Dry Falls Low Glen Falls Low Highlands Falls Low Satulah Falls Low Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low DeSoto Falls Low Helton Creek Falls Low High Water Falls Low Nottely Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Estatoah Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Timpson Falls Low Grotto Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Haynes Falls Low Horsetrough Falls Low Hidden Falls Low Isaqueena Falls Low Sids Falls Low High Falls Moderate High Falls Low Noontootla Falls Low Sea Creek Falls Low Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Queens Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Lower Vernal Falls Low Upper Vernal Falls Low Stekoa Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 72°F

Fri 79°F Sunny
Sat 59°F Sunny
Sun 63°F Sunny
Mon 67°F Sunny
Tue 72°F Sunny Best
Wed 73°F Sunny
Thu 74°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hiawassee

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Fairfield Falls Moderate · 292 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Moderate · 292 cfs 71st percentile
  3. 3 Maidenhair Falls Moderate · 292 cfs 71st percentile
  4. 4 Onion Cliff Falls Moderate · 292 cfs 71st percentile
  5. 5 Betsy Falls Moderate · 292 cfs 71st percentile
  6. 6 Onion Falls Moderate · 292 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hiawassee (34 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.

9 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
10.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown

All 78 Waterfalls Near Hiawassee

5.8 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
9 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
10.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
12.8 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
13.1 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
13.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
14.4 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
15.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
17.2 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
17.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
0.1 miles Unknown
18.1 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
0.7 miles Unknown
18.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
19.3 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
19.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
20.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
23.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
24 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
24.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hiawassee

Are there free waterfalls near Hiawassee?

There are 41 free waterfalls near Hiawassee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hiawassee?

There are 34 easy waterfall hikes near Hiawassee, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hiawassee?

There are 45 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hiawassee, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hiawassee?

There are 53 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hiawassee, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hiawassee?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hiawassee, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hiawassee?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hiawassee is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hiawassee?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hiawassee?

Yes, 78 waterfalls near Hiawassee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hiawassee?

The closest waterfall to Hiawassee is Haynes Falls, approximately 5.8 miles away.

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