Long Creek Falls

Long Creek Falls Trail is an almost 2 mile round trip trek that offers an easy-to-moderate climb along the combined Appalachian Trail, Benton MacKaye, Sec. I and the Duncan Ridge Trail to a beautiful waterfall that flows fully even in the middle of the summer. For through hikers the falls are only a short distance from the main trail making this side trip well worth the few minutes (and steps) to the falls.

Long Creek Falls is considered one of the most popular waterfalls in Fannin County. The falls are located on the Appalachian Trail near the Three Forks where the Appalachian, Benton MacKaye and Duncan Ridge Trails meet.

The hike is an easy two miles out-and-back along Long Creek; figure about 30 minutes uphill to the falls to get there, then downhill as you leave.

These falls total about 50 feet in two separate drops and end in a shallow pool below. The road leading to the trailhead follows Noontootla Creek, which also has a few smaller falls. There are several areas for picnics and trout fishing along the way (though keep in mind it’s catch and release only).

We think this is one of the best waterfalls to see when visiting Blue Ridge, GA!