Waterfall Hikes Near Morganton, GA

288 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Morganton? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Morganton. 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 34.8749°N, -84.2442°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Morganton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

40 waterfalls near Morganton have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Low Cochrans Falls Low Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Timpson Falls Low Haynes Falls Low Horsetrough Falls Low Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Sids 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 Keown Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 92°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 93°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Sunny
Lab 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Sunny
Wed 88°F Sunny Best
Thu 89°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Morganton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Queens Falls Moderate ยท 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Moderate ยท 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Kennedy Falls Moderate ยท 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Moderate ยท 39 cfs 34th percentile
  5. 5 Benton Falls Moderate ยท 25 cfs 26th percentile
  6. 6 Bald River Falls Low ยท 79 cfs 15th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Morganton (6 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 Morganton (29 waterfalls)

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

Noontootla Falls

35.6 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
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 40 Waterfalls Near Morganton

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Padgett Falls

27.5 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

Sassafras Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Timpson Falls

33.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

35.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

23.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

31.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

46.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

11 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

23.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

9.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

25.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

49.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

31.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Morganton

Are there free waterfalls near Morganton?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Morganton, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Morganton?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Morganton, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Morganton?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Morganton, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Morganton?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Morganton, including Amicalola Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Morganton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Morganton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Morganton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Morganton?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Morganton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Morganton?

The closest waterfall to Morganton is Noontootla Falls, approximately 11.4 miles away.

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