Waterfall Hikes Near Lawrenceville, GA

30,465 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lawrenceville? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lawrenceville. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 33.9523°N, -83.9932°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lawrenceville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

15 waterfalls near Lawrenceville have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Moderate Cochrans Falls Moderate Black Falls Moderate Clay Creek Falls Moderate DeSoto Falls Moderate Helton Creek Falls Moderate High Water Falls Moderate Nottely Falls Moderate Dukes Creek Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Noontootla Falls Moderate Sea Creek Falls Moderate Hightower Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Moderate Padgett Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Thu 87°F Sunny
Fri 84°F Sunny
Sat 65°F Sunny
Sun 61°F Sunny
Mon 67°F Sunny
Tue 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 74°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lawrenceville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hightower Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 43rd percentile
  2. 2 DeSoto Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 37th percentile
  3. 3 Helton Creek Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 High Water Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 37th percentile
  5. 5 Nottely Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 37th percentile
  6. 6 Horsetrough Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 36th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lawrenceville (7 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

29.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

40.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lawrenceville (10 waterfalls)

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

Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

40 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

40.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Lawrenceville

LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

29.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

37.5 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

40 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

40.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

40.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

40.8 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
0.7 miles Unknown
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

41.7 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

43.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

43.3 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

44.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

44.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Padgett Falls in Georgia, about 153 feet of drop LiDAR

Padgett Falls

44.5 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

45.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

49.6 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

49.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lawrenceville

Are there free waterfalls near Lawrenceville?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Lawrenceville, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lawrenceville?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Lawrenceville, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lawrenceville?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lawrenceville, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lawrenceville?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lawrenceville, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lawrenceville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lawrenceville is Amicalola Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lawrenceville?

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

Do any waterfalls near Lawrenceville require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Lawrenceville requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lawrenceville?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Lawrenceville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lawrenceville?

The closest waterfall to Lawrenceville is Clay Creek Falls, approximately 29.8 miles away.

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