Waterfall Hikes Near Pine Lake, GA

888 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pine Lake? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pine Lake. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 33.7906°N, -84.2061°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pine Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

8 waterfalls near Pine Lake have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 96°F

Sat 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Sunny
Tue 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 96°F Sunny Best
Thu 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pine Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Padgett Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 67th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Low · 335 cfs 15th percentile
  3. 3 Noontootla Falls Low · 335 cfs 15th percentile
  4. 4 Hightower Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing · 94 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing · 94 cfs 1st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pine Lake (6 waterfalls)

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

Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

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

Amicalola Falls

18.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft

Padgett Falls

43.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

44.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clay Creek Falls

44.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Pine Lake

Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

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

Amicalola Falls

18.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft

Padgett Falls

43.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

44.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clay Creek Falls

44.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

44.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

40.9 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pine Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Pine Lake?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Pine Lake, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pine Lake?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pine Lake, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pine Lake?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pine Lake, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pine Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pine Lake is Amicalola Falls at 2.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pine Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Pine Lake is Amicalola Falls at 729 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Pine Lake require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pine Lake?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Pine Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pine Lake?

The closest waterfall to Pine Lake is Cochrans Falls, approximately 38.9 miles away.

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