Waterfall Hikes Near Nelson, GA

946 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nelson? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nelson. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.3789°N, -84.3707°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nelson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

19 waterfalls near Nelson have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Benton Falls Moderate Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek 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 Padgett Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 89°F

Aft 93°F Sunny
Sat 95°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Sunny
Lab 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Sunny
Wed 89°F Sunny Best
Thu 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Nelson

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bullet Creek Falls Moderate · 84 cfs 33rd percentile
  2. 2 Benton Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 26th percentile
  3. 3 Anna Ruby Falls Low · 55 cfs 14th percentile
  4. 4 Dukes Creek Falls Low · 55 cfs 14th percentile
  5. 5 Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 7th percentile
  6. 6 Haynes Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 7th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nelson (3 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 Nelson (14 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
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

Noontootla Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clay Creek Falls

41.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Nelson

Padgett Falls

27.5 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

Noontootla Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clay Creek Falls

41.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

42.5 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
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
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
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

49.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 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
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

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

Haynes Falls

22.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nelson

Are there free waterfalls near Nelson?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nelson?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Nelson, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nelson?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Nelson, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nelson?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nelson, including Amicalola Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nelson?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Nelson?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nelson?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Nelson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nelson?

The closest waterfall to Nelson is Padgett Falls, approximately 7.7 miles away.

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