Waterfall Hikes Near Canton, GA

33,499 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Canton is where the metro thins out and I-575 starts aiming at the mountains, and fifteen falls come within its fifty-mile reach. Amicalola Falls carries the big numbers, 729 feet tall behind a 2.1-mile trail gaining 600 feet. High Falls runs an easy 1.5-mile loop. Sea Creek Falls near Suches takes half a mile. Cochrans Falls waits for anyone willing to earn a 600-footer over 4.2 hard miles. Every fall here with a trail allows dogs.

Located at 34.2467°N, -84.4897°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Canton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

14 of 15 waterfalls near Canton are flowing strongly today

Amicalola Falls Strong Cochrans Falls Strong Benton Falls Roaring Black Falls Strong Clay Creek Falls Strong DeSoto Falls Roaring Helton Creek Falls Roaring High Water Falls Roaring Nottely Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Noontootla Falls Roaring Sea Creek Falls Roaring Hightower Falls Roaring Keown Falls Roaring Padgett Falls Moderate

Updated 14 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Tod 70°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Fri 73°F Sunny
Sat 67°F Sunny
Sun 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 66°F Sunny
Tue 68°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Canton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Keown Falls Roaring · 483 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 DeSoto Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Helton Creek Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 High Water Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Nottely Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Hightower Falls Roaring · 10 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Canton (7 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Padgett Falls in Georgia, about 153 feet of drop LiDAR

Padgett Falls

11 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

34 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

34 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Canton (10 waterfalls)

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

Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

26.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

27.9 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Canton

LiDAR terrain view around Padgett Falls in Georgia, about 153 feet of drop LiDAR

Padgett Falls

11 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

26.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

27.9 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

34 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

34 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

34.6 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

37.6 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

42.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

43 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

43.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

47.1 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

47.4 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
0.7 miles Unknown
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

48.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

48.3 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

49.8 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Canton

Are there free waterfalls near Canton?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Canton, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Canton?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Canton, including Benton Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Canton?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Canton, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Canton?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Canton, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Canton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Canton?

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

Do any waterfalls near Canton require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Canton?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Canton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Canton?

The closest waterfall to Canton is Padgett Falls, approximately 11 miles away.

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