5 North Georgia Waterfall Hikes Perfect for Summer

Let’s be honest, summer in Georgia isn’t exactly friendly to a long, exposed day hike. Rather than spending the whole day baking in the sun, head out on one of these easy hikes to a cool, refreshing waterfall. North Georgia is home to some of the most beautiful wilderness in the state and most of these hikes are 2 miles or less. Plus, the forest and waterfalls provide a nice shady place for a summer picnic. It doesn’t get much better than that, does it?

1. Hike the Trahlya Lake Trail to Trahlya Falls

Photo: Christian Murillo

2. Hike to Hurricane Falls, Tallulah Gorge SP

Photo: Matthew Koehnemann

3. Hike Cloudland Canyon’s Waterfall Trail

Photo: Alan Maxcy

4. Hike to Desoto Falls

Photo: Jeremy Cournyea

5. Hike to Minnehaha Falls

Photo: Jeremy Cournyea

Discover more adventure across the state at Explore Georgia.

Cover photo: Alan Maxcy