Waterfall Hikes Near Taylorsville, GA

355 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Taylorsville? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Taylorsville. 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 34.0860°N, -84.9875°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Taylorsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

9 waterfalls near Taylorsville have live flow data today

De Soto Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Moderate Swindell Falls Moderate Hightower Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Moderate Padgett Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 97°F

Tod 97°F Sunny Best
Sat 98°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 97°F Sunny
Lab 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 92°F Sunny
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Taylorsville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Moderate · 1440 cfs 38th percentile
  2. 2 Griffin Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 33rd percentile
  3. 3 Swindell Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 33rd percentile
  4. 4 Hightower Falls Barely Flowing · 8 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 De Soto Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Keown Falls Barely Flowing · 366 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Taylorsville (2 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.

Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

28.4 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

24.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Taylorsville (6 waterfalls)

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

Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

49.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft

Padgett Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Taylorsville

Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

46.2 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

Padgett Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

28.4 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

24.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

21.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

19.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swindell Falls

33.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

40.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Taylorsville

Are there free waterfalls near Taylorsville?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Taylorsville, including Griffin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Taylorsville?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Taylorsville, including Little River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Taylorsville?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Taylorsville, including De Soto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Taylorsville?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Taylorsville, including De Soto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Taylorsville?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Taylorsville, including Little River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Taylorsville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Taylorsville is De Soto Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Taylorsville?

The tallest waterfall near Taylorsville is De Soto Falls at 104 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Taylorsville require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Taylorsville?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Taylorsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Taylorsville?

The closest waterfall to Taylorsville is Hightower Falls, approximately 14 miles away.

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