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

18 of 78 waterfalls near Hiawassee are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Amicalola Falls Moderate Cochrans Falls Moderate Anna Ruby Falls Strong Dukes Creek Falls Strong Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Benton Falls Roaring 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 Moderate Clay Creek Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Roaring Toccoa Falls Roaring Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Strong Helton Creek Falls Strong High Water Falls Strong Nottely Falls Strong 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 Strong Laurel Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Wilson Falls Strong Haynes Falls Strong Horsetrough Falls Strong Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Noontootla Falls Moderate Sea Creek Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Strong Mingo Falls Strong Lower Vernal Falls Low Upper Vernal Falls Low Stekoa Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 91°F

Thu 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 91°F Sunny Best

Tue 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 88°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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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.

Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

30.8 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.

Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

4.8 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

30.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 78 Waterfalls Near Hiawassee

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

25.9 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

3.9 miles 700 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.4 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Slatten Falls

15 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Schoolhouse Falls waterfall

Schoolhouse Falls

5.1 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

2.5 miles 200 ft

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

6.2 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

2.6 miles 314 ft

Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

4.5 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

47.8 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.6 miles 200 ft

Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

17.2 miles away

South Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

26 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.6 miles 150 ft

Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

16.3 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dismal Falls waterfall

CC

Dismal Falls

2.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

38 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

3.0 miles 200 ft

Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

26 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

3.0 miles 400 ft

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

10.8 miles away

Tennessee

Hard

5.4 miles 800 ft

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

1.2 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.6 miles 585 ft

Upper Vernal Falls

11.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Vernal Falls

11.3 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

25.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

0.4 miles 160 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.

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