Waterfall Hikes Near Hiawassee, GA

1,140 residents
New York Time Zone
78 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hiawassee? There are 78 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hiawassee. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

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

32 of 78 waterfalls near Hiawassee are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Moderate Dukes Creek Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Strong Bullet Creek Falls Strong Bemis Camp Falls Strong Big Falls Strong Leatherwood Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Santeetlah Bluff Falls Strong Sassafras Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Stewart Falls Strong Benton Falls Barely Flowing 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 Strong Burningtown Falls Strong Cullasaja Falls Strong Dry Falls Strong Glen Falls Strong Highlands Falls Strong Satulah Falls Strong Cascade Falls Low Toccoa Falls Low Clearwater Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Reedy Cove Falls Strong DeSoto Falls Moderate Helton Creek Falls Moderate High Water Falls Moderate Nottely Falls Moderate Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Estatoah Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Timpson Falls Roaring Grotto Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Haynes Falls Strong Horsetrough Falls Strong Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Roaring Upper Vernal Falls Roaring Stekoa Falls Moderate

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 88°F

Mon 87°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Wed 89°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 90°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 90°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Mingo Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Little Creek Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Abrams Falls Roaring · 1080 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Vernal Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 97th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Vernal Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 97th percentile
  6. 6 Wilson Falls Roaring · 503 cfs 95th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hiawassee (14 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.

20.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hiawassee (48 waterfalls)

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

42.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
46.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 78 Waterfalls Near Hiawassee

41.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
18.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
15 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
15.7 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
17 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
32.7 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
21.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
25.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
33.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
18.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
18.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 14 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.