Waterfall Trip Planner
From roadside falls you can see in five minutes to all-day hikes that earn the view. Every guide here comes from a trip I actually took, with real timing, trail difficulty, and parking details.
Take the list with you
Check off every falls you see with the free checklist, or get the Playbook for the full trail-by-trail plan.
The North Georgia Waterfall Checklist
14 falls, from 100-yard walks to all-day hikes, with the distance and fee for each and a box to check off every one you see.
The North Georgia Playbook
13+ trails I've hiked myself, a seasonal calendar that tells you when the falls are at their fullest, and where to eat after.
Know before you go
Stay on the trail and off the rocks at the top. Wet rock near falls is slick year-round, so stay behind railings and on marked paths.
Go after a good rain. Falls run strongest in spring and after storms. Late summer can be a trickle.
Budget for parking. Many of the best falls are in Georgia State Parks, which charge $10 per vehicle.
Not sure where to start? My 12 best North Georgia waterfalls, ranked by difficulty will match you to the right one for your crew.
Most waterfalls in Georgia fall off a cliff. Raven Cliff Falls falls through one. Here's what the creekside hike near Helen is like, how long it takes, where to park and what to know before you go.