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

Updated 14 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Veterans Day

Sunny · 69°F

Vet 69°F Sunny Best
Thu 54°F Partly Sunny
Fri 46°F Partly Sunny
Sat 48°F Sunny
Sun 54°F Sunny
Mon 52°F Partly Sunny
Tue 57°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hiawassee

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Toccoa Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Cascade Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Onion Falls Low · 84 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Onion Cliff Falls Low · 84 cfs 13th percentile
  5. 5 Maidenhair Falls Low · 84 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Fairfield Falls Low · 84 cfs 13th 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
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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
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13.1 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
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13.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
14.4 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
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15.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
17.2 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
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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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