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 Moderate Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Benton Falls Barely Flowing Berties Falls Low Betsy Falls Barely Flowing Fairfield Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Onion Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Onion Falls Barely Flowing Slatten Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thurston Hatcher Falls Barely Flowing 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 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 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 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 Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low Noontootla Falls Low Sea Creek Falls Low Kennedy Falls Low Lower Falls Low Queens Falls Low Little Creek Falls Moderate Mingo Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

Tod 77°F Sunny
Mon 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 80°F Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 82°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Bald River Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 Bullet Creek Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 39th percentile
  3. 3 Stewart Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 29th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 29th percentile
  5. 5 Wilson Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 29th percentile
  6. 6 Sassafras Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 29th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hiawassee (35 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

24.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
25.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
25.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
25.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
27 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
27.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
27.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
27.9 miles away
Georgia
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
28 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
28.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
28.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown
28.5 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
28.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
29.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
29.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
0.4 miles Unknown
29.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
30.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
30.9 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
31.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
31.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hiawassee

Are there free waterfalls near Hiawassee?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Hiawassee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hiawassee?

There are 35 easy waterfall hikes near Hiawassee, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hiawassee?

There are 48 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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