Waterfall Hikes Near Cornelia, GA

4,648 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Apple country meets the Blue Ridge at Cornelia, and the payoff is forty-six falls in range. Toccoa Falls, all 186 feet of it, stands two tenths of a mile inside the college gates up the road. Near Helen, Anna Ruby Falls joins two creeks in a 153 foot drop after nine tenths of a mile. Dukes Creek Falls descends 150 feet, two miles round trip with 400 feet of climb. Sids Falls and Stekoa Falls keep dogs company on shorter outings.

Located at 34.5170°N, -83.5311°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cornelia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

46 of 46 gauged

46 waterfalls near Cornelia have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Berties Falls Barely Flowing Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Timpson Falls Low Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 92°F Sunny
Sat 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 88°F Sunny Best
Thu 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cornelia

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Queens Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  4. 4 Onion Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  5. 5 Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Toccoa Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 34th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cornelia (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.

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

40.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

33.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cornelia (31 waterfalls)

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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

46.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

30.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Cornelia

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

40.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

46.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

41.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

33.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

Timpson Falls

33.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

30.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

9.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clay Creek Falls

41.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

26.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

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

High Water Falls

24 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

23.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

23 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

42.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

11 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

26.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

22.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

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

Amicalola Falls

31.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornelia

Are there free waterfalls near Cornelia?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Cornelia, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cornelia?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cornelia?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cornelia, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornelia?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornelia, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cornelia?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cornelia?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cornelia?

Yes, 46 waterfalls near Cornelia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cornelia?

The closest waterfall to Cornelia is Toccoa Falls, approximately 11.1 miles away.

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