Waterfall Hikes Near Winder, GA

18,414 residents

New York Time Zone

14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Winder is Barrow County flatland, and its fourteen falls collect in the mountains around Helen and Blairsville. Anna Ruby Falls drops 153 feet at the end of a 0.9-mile walk. Dukes Creek Falls nearby runs 150 feet, two miles round trip with 400 feet of gain. Helton Creek Falls gives the best return, 100 feet of waterfall for 0.3 miles of effort. DeSoto Falls stretches its 120 feet along a 2.2-mile trail. Dogs are welcome at all of these.

Located at 33.9917°N, -83.7218°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Winder

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Winder have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Low Cochrans Falls Low Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Low Clay Creek Falls Low DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Sat 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 78°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Tue 73°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 72°F Mostly Sunny Best

Thu 77°F Sunny

Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Winder (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.

Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

38.1 miles away

Georgia

Easy

0.9 miles 200 ft

LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop

LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

39.4 miles away

Georgia

Easy

0.5 miles Unknown

Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

42.1 miles away

Georgia

Easy

0.4 miles Unknown

DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

43.8 miles away

Georgia

Easy

2.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Winder (8 waterfalls)

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

Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

37.6 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.0 miles 400 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Winder

Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

37.6 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.0 miles 400 ft

Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

38.1 miles away

Georgia

Easy

0.9 miles 200 ft

LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop

LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

39.4 miles away

Georgia

Easy

0.5 miles Unknown

Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

42.1 miles away

Georgia

Easy

0.4 miles Unknown

DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

43.8 miles away

Georgia

Easy

2.2 miles 150 ft

High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

44.1 miles away

Georgia

Unknown

0.7 miles Unknown

Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

44.5 miles away

Georgia

Easy

0.3 miles Unknown

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

44.8 miles away

Georgia

Easy

0.4 miles 200 ft

Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

45.1 miles away

Georgia

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

45.7 miles away

Georgia

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

47.1 miles away

Georgia

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Haynes Falls waterfall

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Haynes Falls

49.4 miles away

Georgia

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

49.5 miles away

Georgia

Hard

4.2 miles 1,200 ft

Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

49.9 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.1 miles 600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Winder

Are there free waterfalls near Winder?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Winder, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Winder?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Winder?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Winder, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Winder?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Winder, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Winder?

The shortest waterfall hike near Winder is Amicalola Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Winder?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Winder?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Winder have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Winder?

The closest waterfall to Winder is Dukes Creek Falls, approximately 37.6 miles away.

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