Waterfall Hikes Near Rome, GA

37,621 residents
New York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Rome pulls from two states for its twenty-one falls. Alabama supplies the drive-ups. Little River Falls pours 45 feet at the head of Little River Canyon with swimming below, and De Soto Falls near Mentone stands 104 feet just off the pavement. On the Georgia side, Keown Falls loops 1.8 miles up Johns Mountain with 400 feet of climb. Griffin Falls, a 40 footer, takes half a mile. Nearly every trail here says yes to dogs.

Located at 34.2662°N, -85.1863°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rome

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

2 of 21 waterfalls near Rome are flowing strongly today

De Soto Falls Low High Falls Low Little Falls Low Falling Water Falls Moderate Flatrock Falls Moderate Freudenberg Falls Moderate Slider Falls Moderate Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Middle Creek Falls Moderate Three Creeks Falls Moderate Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Moderate Lula Falls Moderate Noccalula Falls Strong Padgett Falls Strong

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 96°F

Aft 95°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 96°F Sunny Best
Mon 97°F Sunny
Tue 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Rome

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Strong · 8250 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Padgett Falls Strong · 9 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Keown Falls Moderate · 1880 cfs 65th percentile
  4. 4 Three Creeks Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 63rd percentile
  5. 5 Middle Creek Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 63rd percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 63rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rome (4 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.

Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

20.8 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rome (12 waterfalls)

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

Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

28.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

11.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Rome

Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

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

Keown Falls

28.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

20.8 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

11.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swindell Falls

18.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Padgett Falls

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

Lula Falls

11.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

4.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

28.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

7.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

41.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

41.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Freudenberg Falls

41.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

33.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rome

Are there free waterfalls near Rome?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Rome, including Falling Water Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rome?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Rome, including Falling Water Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rome?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rome, including De Soto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rome?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rome, including De Soto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rome?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Rome, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rome?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rome is De Soto Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rome?

The tallest waterfall near Rome is Falling Water Falls at 110 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Rome require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Rome require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rome?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Rome have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rome?

The closest waterfall to Rome is Hightower Falls, approximately 18 miles away.

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