Waterfall Hikes Near Helen, GA

505 residents
New York Time Zone
58 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Helen? There are 58 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Helen. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.7046°N, -83.7214°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Helen

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

58 of 58 gauged

58 waterfalls near Helen 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 Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Berties Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate 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 Low Helton Creek Falls Low High Water Falls Low Nottely Falls Low 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 Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Low Stekoa Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 93°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 95°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 88°F Sunny Best
Thu 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Helen

Updated about 3 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 Lower Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Fairfield Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  5. 5 Twin Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Betsy Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Helen (9 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.

Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

33.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

24.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Helen (40 waterfalls)

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

Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

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

Horsetrough Falls

26.1 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

All 58 Waterfalls Near Helen

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

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

Highlands Falls

4.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

35.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

35.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Padgett Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

27.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Clearwater Falls

24.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

46.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

46.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Helen

Are there free waterfalls near Helen?

There are 33 free waterfalls near Helen, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Helen?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Helen, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Helen?

There are 40 dog-friendly waterfalls near Helen, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Helen?

There are 42 kid-friendly waterfalls near Helen, including Amicalola Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Helen?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Helen, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Helen?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Helen?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Helen?

Yes, 58 waterfalls near Helen have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Helen?

The closest waterfall to Helen is Dukes Creek Falls, approximately 3.1 miles away.

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