Waterfall Hikes Near Dacula, GA

6,906 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Dacula the mountains start past Gainesville, up around Helen and Blairsville. Helton Creek Falls gives the most for the least, a hundred feet of water three tenths of a mile from the car. Dukes Creek pours 150 feet near Helen, a moderate two miles with 400 feet to climb on the return. DeSoto stacks its 120 feet off US 129 behind a bit over two miles of easy walking. Cochrans Falls goes six hundred feet, guarded by 4.2 hard miles. Sixteen falls in range, dogs welcome at all four of these.

Located at 33.9815°N, -83.8952°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dacula

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Dacula have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 90°F

Aft 93°F Sunny
Sat 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 85°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 90°F Sunny Best
Thu 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Dacula

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Anna Ruby Falls Low · 55 cfs 14th percentile
  2. 2 Dukes Creek Falls Low · 55 cfs 14th percentile
  3. 3 Haynes Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 7th percentile
  5. 5 DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing · 66 cfs 5th percentile
  6. 6 Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 66 cfs 5th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dacula (2 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.

DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

24.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Dacula (12 waterfalls)

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

Clay Creek Falls

41.9 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
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

30.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Dacula

Clay Creek Falls

41.9 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
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

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

Black Falls

42.5 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
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

26.1 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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Padgett Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

22.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dacula

Are there free waterfalls near Dacula?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Dacula, including Clay Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dacula?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Dacula, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dacula?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Dacula, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dacula?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dacula?

The shortest waterfall hike near Dacula is Amicalola Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Dacula?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dacula?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Dacula have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dacula?

The closest waterfall to Dacula is Clay Creek Falls, approximately 32.5 miles away.

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