Waterfall Hikes Near West Point, GA

3,508 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Point? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Point. 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 32.8937°N, -85.1453°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Point

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 4 gauged

3 waterfalls near West Point have live flow data today

Great Falls Barely Flowing High Shoals Falls Barely Flowing Tallapoosa Falls (historical) Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Aft 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 94°F Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 95°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near West Point

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tallapoosa Falls (historical) Low · 40 cfs 22nd percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 High Shoals Falls Barely Flowing · 27 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Point (1 waterfall)

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.

High Shoals Falls waterfall

High Shoals Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Point (2 waterfalls)

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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

36.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near West Point

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

36.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

9.2 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Shoals Falls waterfall

High Shoals Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Tallapoosa Falls (historical) waterfall

Tallapoosa Falls (historical)

47.2 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Point

Are there free waterfalls near West Point?

There is 1 free waterfall near West Point, including High Shoals Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Point?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near West Point, including High Shoals Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Point?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Point, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Point?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Point, including Cascade Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Point?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Point is Cascade Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Point?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near West Point have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Point?

The closest waterfall to West Point is Cascade Falls, approximately 20.2 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near West Point, Georgia

Warm Springs

Warm Springs

19.3 mi 88°F

Warm Springs delivers 88°F water, 24 degrees above ambient, within F.D. Roosevelt State Park—Georgia's most thermally impressiv...

Parkman Spring

22.5 mi 77°F

Parkman Spring maintains a comfortable 77°F temperature, 13 degrees above ambient, and requires a short woodland walk in Meriwe...

Tom Brown Spring

26.3 mi 68°F

Tom Brown Spring maintains 68°F, barely 4 degrees above ambient, and sits roadside in Meriwether County near Manchester.

Thundering Spring

30.8 mi 75°F

Thundering Spring flows 75°F water, 11 degrees above ambient, in Upson County near Hannahs Mill, requiring a moderate woodland ...

Barker Spring

31.2 mi 73°F

Barker Spring maintains 73°F water, a modest 9 degrees above the regional ambient in Georgia's Piedmont, where it emerges roads...

Lifsey Spring

39.6 mi 79°F

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