Georgia Falls
Alabama • 70 ft
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrain
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About Georgia Falls
Georgia Falls is a roughly 70-foot falls on the south side of the Tennessee River just below Wilson Dam, on TVA land near Muscle Shoals. According to the USGS place-name record, water from Wilson Lake seeps through the bedrock and flows over a cut rock face. The Rockpile Trail and a short gravel path mapped as the Waterfall Trail pass near it.
Height: 70 feet
Trail & Hike Details
Trail Description
OpenStreetMap shows a short gravel path (the Waterfall Trail) and the white-blazed Rockpile Trail running along the river bluff below Wilson Dam near the falls. We found no official length or elevation figures.
What to Expect
The falls drop 70 feet.
Accessibility
Accessibility information is not available. The trail may not be suitable for those with mobility challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Georgia Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Georgia Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and fall are typically the best times to visit, as water flow is often higher and temperatures are more comfortable.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Stay back from the edge of the river bluff and off wet rock below the falls.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Cypress Creek, 4.3 miles away, not on Georgia Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
76 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
Lower than usual for this time of year
Based on 30 years of record
1.62 ft
Water depth at gauge
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is lower than usual for this time of year.
About This Gauge
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge CYPRESS CREEK NEAR FLORENCE AL (7 km away).
Today
Barely Flowing
76 cfs
5/10Tomorrow
Barely Flowing
77 cfs
5/10Tue
Barely Flowing
80 cfs
5/10Wed
Barely Flowing
79 cfs
5/10Thu
Barely Flowing
79 cfs
5/10Fri
Barely Flowing
78 cfs
5/10Sat
Barely Flowing
77 cfs
5/10Best window: Today — barely flowing flow, areas of frost then mostly sunny (trip score 5/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from early February to mid April, peaking in February.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
Know when to go.
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Is Georgia Falls Frozen?
Updated about 16 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately north-facing, shaded
Georgia Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 51°F to 36°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 76 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
Through the falls the surface drops roughly 140 feet over a short, steep run of tiers. Only part of that is the waterfall, which is listed at 70 feet; the rest is the canyon carrying on downstream. Elevation at the pin is about 432 feet.
The ground is already steep on the way in, falling about 118 feet in the 500 feet above the pin, and levels out below the falls. The falls face north and stay mostly shaded, with soft, even light all day.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 432 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 140 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- North
- Mostly shaded, so the light stays soft and even all day.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading north).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Getting There
The falls are on the south side of the Tennessee River below Wilson Dam, near the Lakeview area of Muscle Shoals. OpenStreetMap shows trail parking at the Wilson Dam visitor area and a lot labeled Rockpile Waterfall Parking just west of the falls.
Get Directions on Google MapsElevation
0 feet above sea level
Coordinates
34.794066° N, -87.626457° W
Land Management
Managed by TVA
Visitor Tips & Gear
Bring a map or GPS device as the trail may not be well-marked. Wear sturdy footwear and carry water. Check local conditions before visiting.
Where to Stay
Hampton Inn & Suites-Florence Downtown
Hampton Inn Florence Midtown near University of North Alabama
Baymont by Wyndham Florence/Muscle Shoals
Days Inn by Wyndham Muscle Shoals
Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip
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Additional Information
Nearby Attractions
Wilson Dam and the TVA Rockpile Trail along the Tennessee River.
Wildlife
The area may feature typical Alabama wildlife, including birds, deer, and small mammals.
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