Waterfall Hikes Near Nelson, GA

946 residents
New_York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nelson? Luckily, there are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nelson, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.3789°N, -84.3707°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nelson

Find waterfalls to hike near Nelson

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nelson (10 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.

Padgett Falls waterfall

Padgett Falls

58.3 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Noontootla Falls waterfall

Noontootla Falls

37 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Clay Creek Falls waterfall

Clay Creek Falls

20.2 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Nelson (14 waterfalls)

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

Padgett Falls waterfall

Padgett Falls

58.3 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

33.1 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 600 ft

Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

32.6 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 4.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 1200 ft

Noontootla Falls waterfall

Noontootla Falls

37 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Clay Creek Falls waterfall

Clay Creek Falls

20.2 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Nelson With Waterfalls

Timpson Falls waterfall

Timpson Falls

42.3 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft