Waterfall Hikes Near Morganton, GA

288 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Morganton? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Morganton. 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 34.8749°N, -84.2442°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Morganton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

4 of 40 waterfalls near Morganton are flowing strongly today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low 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 Moderate Berties Falls Moderate Black Falls Low Clay Creek Falls Low Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Roaring DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Timpson Falls Low Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low Noontootla Falls Low Sea Creek Falls Low Kennedy Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Queens Falls Roaring Keown Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 15 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 90°F

Tue 87°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 90°F Sunny Best
Thu 90°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Sunny
Mon 86°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Morganton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kennedy Falls Roaring ยท 692 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Roaring ยท 692 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Queens Falls Roaring ยท 692 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Strong ยท 39 cfs 75th percentile
  5. 5 Berties Falls Moderate ยท 156 cfs 68th percentile
  6. 6 Big Falls Moderate ยท 235 cfs 66th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Morganton (6 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Morganton (29 waterfalls)

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

Noontootla Falls

44.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

44.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

15.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

18.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

38.9 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Morganton

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Padgett Falls

43.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

7.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

10.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Timpson Falls

49.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

6.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

37.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

40.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

49.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

9.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

26.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

38.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

24 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

6.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

28.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

36.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Morganton

Are there free waterfalls near Morganton?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Morganton, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Morganton?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Morganton, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Morganton?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Morganton, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Morganton?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Morganton, including Amicalola Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Morganton?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Morganton, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Morganton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Morganton is Amicalola Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Morganton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Morganton?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Morganton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Morganton?

The closest waterfall to Morganton is Noontootla Falls, approximately 11.4 miles away.

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