Waterfall Hikes Near Hiawassee, GA

1,140 residents
New York Time Zone
78 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Seventy-eight falls sit within fifty miles of Hiawassee, the densest stretch in Georgia. Anna Ruby Falls is the one most people drive to, two streams meeting at 153 feet, reached on a paved nine tenths of a mile. Horsetrough Falls is quieter and shorter, four tenths of a mile through the Chattahoochee headwaters. Leatherwood Falls sits over the line in North Carolina and takes about the same. Dogs are allowed at each.

Located at 34.9495°N, -83.7531°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hiawassee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

78 of 78 gauged

78 waterfalls near Hiawassee have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low 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 Benton Falls Moderate Berties Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten 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 Reedy Cove Falls Low DeSoto Falls Low Helton Creek Falls Low High Water Falls Low Nottely Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Estatoah Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Timpson Falls Low Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Wilson 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 Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 91°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 82°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny Best
Thu 88°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hiawassee

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 Lower Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Queens Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Slatten Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  5. 5 Maidenhair Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Twin Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hiawassee (14 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.

33.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hiawassee (48 waterfalls)

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

26.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
43.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 78 Waterfalls Near Hiawassee

22.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
26.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
33.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
43.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
23.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
41.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
30.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
33.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
23.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
23 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
31.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
24 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
24.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
11 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
23.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
25.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hiawassee

Are there free waterfalls near Hiawassee?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Hiawassee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hiawassee?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Hiawassee, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hiawassee?

There are 48 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hiawassee, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hiawassee?

There are 53 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hiawassee, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hiawassee?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hiawassee, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hiawassee?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hiawassee is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hiawassee?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hiawassee?

Yes, 78 waterfalls near Hiawassee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hiawassee?

The closest waterfall to Hiawassee is Haynes Falls, approximately 5.8 miles away.

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