North Georgia WATERFALLS
What is so wonderful about north Georgia waterfalls?
One word: Beauty!!
I found the north Georgia waterfalls to be one of the most beautiful attractions in Georgia.
So, lets go see some Georgia waterfalls. There are approximately 40 beautiful and tranquil waterfalls in the State of Georgia. Some are very popular and easy to get to. Others are on private land and unavailable. All take a hike; some hikes require more determination than others.
I have listed the most popular waterfalls in alphabetical order and give you a brief summary of the waterfall. For those interested in more detail, I have links to my personal.
Amicalola Falls
Amicalola Falls is one of the two most visited waterfalls in Georgia. It is probably because it is the tallest “cascading” waterfall east of the Mississippi River with easy access. You can hike or drive to the top of this 729-feet plunge.
Directions: Take Hwy 52 east from Ellijay to Dahlonega. Located on Amicalola Falls State Park. Follow the signs.
Click here to read about my visit to Amicalola Falls
Anne Ruby Falls
The Anna Ruby Falls is one of the two most visited falls in north Georgia. I hiked 0.4-miles up a steep asphalt trail to see this double fall spectacular. The tallest fall is 150-feet. The shortest fall is 50-feet.
Directions: Take Hwy 75 north from Helen to Hiawassee. Go 2-miles and take a right (east) to Unicoi State Park. Follow the signs.
Click here to read about my visit to Anna Ruby Waterfall.
Sea Creek Waterfall
– The Sea Creek Waterfall is another cascading fall. I hiked about ¼ mile to access the trail. Once the trail turned and headed up, I knew I was on the correct trail. The fall is about 50-feet.
Directions: Go to Suches and stop at Cooper Creek Store. Buy a drink and ask for directions. It is near the Cooper Creek Recreation Area.
Click here to read about my visit to Sea Creek Waterfall.
Dukes Creek Falls
– The Dukes Creek Falls is another twin fall. I hiked 1.1-miles wondering if I would ever get there. Once the trail turned and headed down into Dukes Creek Gorge, I knew I was headed in the correct direction. The tallest fall is 150-feet. The shortest fall is about 40-feet.
Directions: Take Hwy 75 north from Helen to Hiawassee. Pass Hwy 356 to Unicoi State Park. Go another ½-mile or so and take a left onto Alt. 75. Go about 2 and 1/4 –mile and take a right onto Hwy 348 (Richard Russell Scenic Hwy) to Blairsville. Fall is on left (southwest) at sign.
Click here to read about my visit to Dukes Creek Waterfall.
Fall Branch Falls
– The Fall Branch Falls is a small multi level cascading fall near Blue Ridge. I traveled about 9 miles south on Aska Road and turned right on Stanley Gap Road. I knew this road as it is at the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant. I went about 3 miles until the pavement ended at the Fannin/Gilmer county line and then another 0.2 miles to a trailhead on my right. The fall was about ¼ mile up the hiking trail.
Click here to read about my visit to Fall Branch Waterfall.
Raven Cliff Falls
– The Raven Cliff Fall has one of the longest hikes for viewing north Georgia waterfalls. Just off Hwy 348, there is a 2.5-mile trail that leads to unique falls and rugged cliffs in the Raven Cliffs Wilderness. Besides a parking location and a “facility”, there is plenty of tall grass to hide the path.
Directions: Take Hwy 75 north from Helen to Hiawassee. Pass Hwy 356 to Unicoi State Park. Go another ½-mile or so and take a left onto Alt. 75. Go about 2 and 1/4 –mile and take a right onto Hwy 348 (Richard Russell Scenic Hwy) to Blairsville. Fall is on left (southwest) at sign a couple miles after Dukes Creek Falls.
Final Thoughts:
Please remember that the area around waterfalls can be dangerous. Obey all posted signs.
There usually is a nominal fee to park and view the waterfall. Please respect this as it takes money to service the trails and facilities.
I have been very impressed with the lack of litter. Please help keep it that way.