Waterfalls in North Georgia

Waterfalls in and around Towns,
Union and Fannin Counties, Georgia

Amicalola Falls - Located in Amicalola State Park, these falls plunge 729 feet in seven cascades.   Designated as on of the seven wonders of Georgia, Amicalola is the highest water fall east of the Mississippi River.

Anna Ruby Falls - This spectacular double falls was created by the junction of Curtis and York Creeks, both coming off Tray Mountain from underground springs.  Curtis Falls drops 153 feet, and York about 50 feet. Directions:  Anna Ruby Falls is off Highway 356 near Unicoi State Park, just north of Helen.  Take GA 75 south from Hiawassee or North from Cleveland.   Or GA 17 north from Clarkesville or GA 52/115 east from Dahlonega and Ellijay.

Blood Mountain Falls - This splendid waterfall is located on the Blood Mountain Stream.  The stream flows approximately 20 feet through a rock cut, creating a churning sluice of water.  An unmaintained path leads to the falls.
Directions:  Start at the intersection of US 19/129 (Turners Corner).  Go west on US 19 for approximately 1/2 mile.  Turn right and travel up Dicks Creek Road.  The road soon narrows.  Go 2 1/4 miles to the Blood Mountain Stream.  The falls are located on the right.

DeSoto Falls - There are five beautiful falls along the 3 mile section of the DeSoto Falls Trail located in the 650-acre recreation area. Three of these falls are maintained for the Hiker's viewing convenience, and are designated as the lower, middle and upper DeSoto Falls. The lower falls cascades 20 feet, the middle falls about 80 feet, and the upper falls about 200 feet.
Directions:  To reach DeSoto Falls, start where Georgia 52 and GA 60 intersect with US 129, which is two blocks east of the old courthouse in Dahlonega.   Go north on US 19, which is two blocks east of 60 for 9.2 miles.  Go north on US 19/129 for 4.3 miles.  The entrance is on the left.  The area is also accessible from Cleveland by US 129.

Dukes Creek Falls - These falls drop about 150 feet down sheer granite canyon and into Dukes Creek.  A well-designed trail switches its way into Dukes Creek Gorge, ending at the base of the falls.
Directions:  Take GA 75 north from Helen for 10 miles to its junction with GA 356 and Alternate 75.  At the bridge, cross the Chattahoochee River and go 2.2 miles to the Richard Russell Scenic Highway.  Turn right and go 2 miles to the Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area sign.

High Shoals Falls - Two very impressive waterfalls along High Shoals Creek grace this 170 acre scenic area.   The falls are reached by land 2/10th mile trail that provides viewing platforms at each of the falls.  The estimated drop is 300 feet.
Directions:  Go to Georgia Highways 17/75 north from Helen for 11.4 miles, or south from Hiawassee for about 9 miles to Forest Service Road 283, which is on the east side of the highway.

Horse Trough Falls - The Horse Trough Falls Trail (.4 mile in length) is an excellent trail for novice hikers.  This waterfall is inside the Horse Trough Park campsite.
Directions:  Take GA 75 north from Helen for eight miles to Unicoi Gap.  Turn left onto Forest Service Road 44 (Wilkes Creek Road).  Go 5.4 miles to a sharp curve, and take the right fork.  Go 0.2 mile, toward the stream and follow colored blazes on the trees.

Mill Creek Falls - The waterfall on Ground Hog Branch drops about 150 feet where it combines with the main Mill Creek.  The combined streams plunge another estimated 150 feet, ending in a series of rapids which cascade down the Mill Creek Gorge. Directions:  From Hiawassee, take U.S. 76 east.  Turn right on GA Hwy. 75 and travel 3.5 miles.  Turn left on Mill Creek Road (Forest Service Road 26) for 2.5 miles.  The road crosses Mill Creek 1.5 miles from pavement.  Park at the camping area on the right, and follow the west side of Mill Creek downstream.

Raven Cliff Falls - This great waterfall is perhaps one of the most unusual in the North Georgia area because the water flows through a split in the face of a solid rock outcropping to the ground 100 feet below.  Behind the split, the water drops about 60 feet, and then rushes through the rock face, and drops 20 feet into a deep pool.  The water than cascades down 20 more feet to Dodd Creek.  3 other waterfalls can be found on Dodd Creek. Directions:  Take GA 75 north from Helen for 1.4 miles, and turn left to the Richard Russell Scenic Highway (Highway 348).  Turn right and go another 3 miles.  Look for trail signs and blue blazes marking the trails to the falls.