Hiking & Waterfalls Near Dahlonega

Dukes Creek Falls

One of North Georgia's most popular waterfall hikes, Dukes Creek Falls features a stunning 150-foot cascade viewable from multiple overlooks. The trail descends through a beautiful gorge with old-growth forest.

DeSoto Falls

Two beautiful waterfalls along a scenic creek -- Upper DeSoto (90 ft) and Lower DeSoto (35 ft) -- accessible via an easy trail through lush North Georgia forest. A great option for families looking for a rewarding but manageable hike.

Chestatee River

The Chestatee River flows near Reserve at Fireside via the private Ember Creek Trail. This spot on the Chestatee is perfect for wading, and peaceful creekside sounds -- no drive required.

Amicalola Falls

Georgia's tallest cascading waterfall at 729 feet. Amicalola Falls State Park offers multiple trail options, from a short approach walk to the base to the full approach trail connecting to Springer Mountain and the Appalachian Trail.

Helton Creek Falls

A short, accessible trail to a stunning series of cascades in a gorgeous gorge setting. One of the most beautiful waterfall experiences in North Georgia for the minimal effort required.

Blood Mountain

The highest peak on Georgia's Appalachian Trail at 4,458 feet. The summit offers spectacular 360-degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A historic stone shelter sits at the top, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

Lake Zwerner Trail

Cane Creek Falls

High Shoals Falls / Walden Creek Falls

Yonah Preserve Trail

Chestatee Overlook

Little Ridge Creek Falls

Water's Creek Falls

Woody Gap

Yonah Mountain

Smithgall Woods State Park

Nottely Falls

Raven Cliff Falls Trail

Vogel State Park

Unicoi State Park

Yahoola Creek Tubing (Appalachian Outfitters)

Chestatee River Adventures

Fly Fishing (Bowman Outdoors)

Jake and Bull Mountain Trail System

Sunny Farms North