Waterfall Hikes Near Cornelia, GA

4,648 residents
New York Time Zone
47 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

47 of 47 gauged

29 of 47 waterfalls near Cornelia are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Tod 67°F Rain
Thu 74°F Areas Of Fog
Fri 74°F Sunny
Sat 69°F Sunny
Sun 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 66°F Sunny
Tue 68°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cornelia

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Anna Ruby Falls Roaring · 53 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Nottely Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Horsetrough Falls Roaring · 66 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 High Water Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Helton Creek Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 DeSoto Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cornelia (24 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

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

Anna Ruby Falls

19.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cornelia (30 waterfalls)

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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Dukes Creek Falls

20 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Cornelia

Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

33 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
0.1 miles Unknown
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

35.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

35.3 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

36.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

36.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

36.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

37.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

38.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

39.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

40.1 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

40.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

40.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

42.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Padgett Falls in Georgia, about 153 feet of drop LiDAR

Padgett Falls

42.8 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

43.3 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornelia

Are there free waterfalls near Cornelia?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Cornelia, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cornelia?

There are 24 easy waterfall hikes near Cornelia, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cornelia?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cornelia, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornelia?

There are 34 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, 47 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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