About This Trail
High Shoals Falls Trail is a North Georgia waterfall hike in the High Shoals Scenic Area, leading visitors toward Blue Hole Falls and High Shoals Falls through a forested mountain setting. The route is a favorite for hikers who want a classic waterfall outing with more trail mileage and scenery than a roadside stop.
The hike is moderate, with natural-surface footing, grade changes, stairs or steeper sections, and damp areas near the waterfalls. The falls are the main attraction, especially after good water flow, but the same wet rocks and creekside terrain that make the area scenic also require caution. Visitors should plan for parking limits and busier conditions during warm weekends and peak hiking times.
Before visiting, check current access, weather, and trail conditions. Wear shoes with traction, stay on marked paths and observation areas, and keep children and pets close around water, stairs, and slippery rocks.
Trail Notes
High Shoals Falls Trail is a scenic waterfall route with forested walking and observation areas near Hiawassee. Expect natural-surface footing, stairs or steeper sections, and wet rocks near the falls; keep children and pets close around overlooks and water.
Always leave no trace, pack out everything you pack in, and if you see trash, pick it up and pack it out.
Stay on the marked trail, tell someone where you're going, pack safety and wayfinding essentials, and do not rely only on a mobile phone to find your way. Practice good trail etiquette, yield appropriately on shared-use trails, and check the trailhead kiosk, official maps, park office, or ranger office for notices about changed routes, closures, safety information, fees, and restrictions before you go.
