Waterfall Hikes Near Shannon, GA

1,673 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shannon? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shannon. 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 34.3406°N, -85.0854°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shannon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Shannon have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Low High Falls Low Short Creek Falls Low Swindell Falls Low Keown Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Low Lula Falls Low Padgett Falls Low

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

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Flowing best right now near Shannon

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Keown Falls Moderate · 1010 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 Little River Falls Low · 26 cfs 21st percentile
  3. 3 Padgett Falls Low · 2 cfs 20th percentile
  4. 4 Lula Falls Low · 11 cfs 17th percentile
  5. 5 Swindell Falls Low · 19 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 Short Creek Falls Low · 19 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Shannon (3 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

28.4 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Shannon (13 waterfalls)

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

Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

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

De Soto Falls

19.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Padgett Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Shannon

Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

49.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

46.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

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

Little Falls

21.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

19.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Padgett Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

40.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swindell Falls

33.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

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

High Falls

40.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

31.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Little Falls

6.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

45 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

44.5 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

17.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shannon

Are there free waterfalls near Shannon?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Shannon, including Cochrans Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Shannon?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Shannon, including Falling Water Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shannon?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Shannon, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shannon?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Shannon, including Amicalola Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Shannon?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shannon?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Shannon?

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

Do any waterfalls near Shannon require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Shannon?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Shannon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Shannon?

The closest waterfall to Shannon is Keown Falls, approximately 13.7 miles away.

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