Waterfall Hikes Near Ellijay, GA

1,750 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Amicalola Falls runs 729 feet down the mountain about forty minutes from Ellijay, the tallest cascade in Georgia. Reaching the top means 2.1 miles of trail and 600 feet of climb. Cochrans Falls takes more work, 600 feet of water at the end of a steep four-mile round trip. Twenty-eight falls sit inside the radius, and a good number are short flat walks that allow dogs. Noontootla runs half a mile. Padgett is about a mile.

Located at 34.6914°N, -84.4839°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ellijay

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

28 waterfalls near Ellijay have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Benton Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate 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 Keown Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 89°F

Aft 93°F Sunny
Sat 95°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Sunny
Lab 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 89°F Sunny Best
Thu 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Ellijay

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cascade Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 34th percentile
  2. 2 Bald River Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 29th percentile
  3. 3 Bullet Creek Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 29th percentile
  4. 4 Benton Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 26th percentile
  5. 5 Wilson Falls Low · 46 cfs 18th percentile
  6. 6 Anna Ruby Falls Low · 55 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ellijay (5 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ellijay (22 waterfalls)

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

Padgett Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

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

Cochrans Falls

44.5 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Ellijay

Padgett Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

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

Cochrans Falls

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

Black Falls

42.5 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
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
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

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

Benton Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft

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
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

49.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

30.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

24.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 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
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

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

Wilson Falls

41.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ellijay

Are there free waterfalls near Ellijay?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Ellijay, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ellijay?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Ellijay, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ellijay?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ellijay, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ellijay?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ellijay, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ellijay?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Ellijay?

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

Do any waterfalls near Ellijay require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ellijay?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Ellijay have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ellijay?

The closest waterfall to Ellijay is Padgett Falls, approximately 12.4 miles away.

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