Decently maintained trail head with great views. A little over a mile to the waterfall. Good amount…read moreof parking at the trailhead. There are some large logs that you need to climb over near the falls and if it's rained recently at all the pathway can get slippery. Super worth the short hike!! The falls itself is stunning and you can swim up to it. Water is FREEZING but it's a fun dip!

The falls were just a mile from the trail head. We didn't venture further. It was a fun short out…read moreand back and scenic trail. Fun for the dogs. Fun for us to get a little wet too. This water feeds right into Burton Lake which is beautiful. I had planned to summit Double Spring Knob as my 16th 4ker in Georgia but Wildcat Road was closed for maintenance and it was another 7 mile hike from the closure, something I might have run, but today was a family weekend, and I think I made the right call. Double Knob will have to wait another day.

Stonewall Creek Falls is located on the trail known as Stonewall Falls & White Twister Mountain…read moreBike Trail. It's an 11.5 mile trail used most often by mountain bikes (as the name would imply) and has multiple wet creek crossings. The parking area & trailhead are off Stonewall Creek Road, also known as Crooked Oak Road on one end and Carleton English Road on the other. Three names in less than 3 miles of road, but you would only know this if you are looking at Google Maps. [ DIRECTIONS ] The trailhead is approx. 1.3 miles from paved South Main Street in Tiger, GA. The road is gravel with no signage, but a small utility building with two power boxes surrounded by a chain link fence sits right on the corner. The road is a touch bumpy and is best for trucks, Jeeps, SUV's and vehicles with more clearance, but a car COULD make it through. [ THE TRAIL ] You'll know you've arrived when you reach a small forest service gate with a niche large enough for about 3 cars. There is also sufficient room for several more cars to park roadside. The Mountain Bike Trail has a 1492 foot elevation change and encompasses some of the roadway past the parking area. However, to get to the waterfall, go through the gate, cross the small creek and continue left downhill for about 1/2 mile. The waterfall will come into view near a large open camping area. [ THE FALLS ] The easiest waterfall to reach is the one at the camping area. It's approximately 20 feet tall. HOWEVER, there is another waterfalls upstream of the main falls, but it is difficult to reach. Scouting reports I have read say to use a steep side trail 100 yards or so further uptrail past the falls. You will see two faint trails and I've been told the first of the two is the better option, but be careful, BOTH are STEEP. I tried the second trail (didn't know the first trail was the better option at the time) and only made it halfway before turning back. It felt against my better judgement to try this alone with my tiny little dog. So I plan to come back on another day when I have another crazy adventurer with me for support (and possibly a 911 call). Just slightly upstream from the main falls is an easier path to Stonewall Creek. My thought is to try to wade through the river to the upper falls, which are far prettier according to some of the pics I've witnesses on hiking trail galleries: https://mtnimages.smugmug.com/Hiking-With-Mtnimages/Hike-to-Stonewall-Creek/i-bdsqddz/A TIP - If you hike upstream looking for the side trail to the upper falls and make it to a creek crossing, you've gone too far! There is also another waterfall downstream of the main falls, but requires some mountain goat skills and bushwacking, which I'm hoping to get into this summer as I want to trailblaze to more remote waterfalls. [ THINGS TO KNOW ] Hiking Distance: 1 miles (round trip to main falls) Difficulty: Easy & family friendly (main waterfall) Difficulty: Strenuous & dangerous (upper and lower falls) Creek Crossings: YES (1) small stream at the beginning Elevation Gain: n/a Waterfall Height: Approx 18-20 feet (main) Access to top of falls: NO Access to base of falls: YES Pool of water @ base of Falls: YES Sitting areas @ base: YES + camping area RESTROOMS: NO PARKING: YES (3+ cars) [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] I enjoy hiking very much! The beauty, serenity and adventure calls to me and the peace that comes from such adventures is simply unmatched. The only thing that disturbs my hiking serenity is when I can't reach my destination. I'm stubborn and bullheaded like that! The first waterfall was nice, but my mission was to see all three, or at the very least the main falls AND the upper falls.... so I left disappointed. Still, it was one of several waterfalls I toured today as I scouted new trails for my hiking groups 2020 expeditions. This is a great short hike to add to other longer hikes when looking to fill up a day. NOTE TO SELF: Be better prepared next time with trail map downloads and GPS trackers that work even offline to better navigate to falls that are off-trail. Also, bring a machete just in case some light bushwacking is required. 2020 / 9

I love this places, beautiful, relaxing. I love to end here after mountain biking trails. Is not…read morecrowded place

It was a moderate to difficult hike for us. We took the right side up and down It seemed like it…read morewas straight up the mountain. Very rocky and steep. The top was pretty!

This is an all star five star hike. The views up top from the deck are phenomenal as the second…read morehighest spot in Ga after brass town bald. Parking is limited and near residential area so please car pool and don't block driveways!! There are short and long options to get to rabun bald and this one is shortest and least elevation trail

This is a great state park if you want to be right on the water. Lake Rabun is a pretty lake with…read moreplenty to do if you have a boat or kayak. The camping area is compact and has a lot of kids on bikes, people walking around, and lots of boat/fishing action. The bathhouse seemed to be well maintained and clean. Don't miss Hemlock Falls across the street as it's a gorgeous hike with a beautiful falls. This is all we saw of the park this time, but hope to be back to explore more and to get on the water.

Great little park. Usually full. Special fishing for seniors and kids. Very friendly staff.read more

Beautiful waterfalls and very easy to get to from warwoman dell parking lot. The trail is abt 2…read moremiles one way with an easy water crossing within 5 min. You can avoid it if you take the trail on the right of road crossing instead of going straight. The path is mostly gentle and downhill to falls but it felt ssteep and uphill on our way back from pinnacle knob at the end of 8 Miles. Always an awesome hike especially after rain or with fall colors

Martin Creek Falls is a beautiful secluded waterfall in Clayton, GA near Warwoman Dell. It is part…read moreof the Chattahoochee National Forest that encompasses the entire Northeast corner of the state of Georgia. The forest itself is 750,145 acres and is so large that it is divided into regions. Martin Creek is located in the Chattooga River District and specifically in Rabun County, whom incorporates the largest portion of the National Forest. 148,684 acres of this massive forest system lie within Rabun County borders. Depending on how much you like hiking, you can get to Martin Creek Falls on a short 1/2 mile hike via Finney Creek Road or a longer 2 mile hike (one way) from Warwoman Dell via the Bartram Trail. If you choose to hike from Warwoman Dell, your extra effort will be rewarded with two additional waterfalls as well as a loop trail highlighting the history of the area. Becky Branch Falls is located near the trailhead at Warwoman Dell and an additional unnamed waterfall is about 1/4 mile south of Martin Creek Falls. Only about 8 feet tall, but it's multiple levels make it a beauty. Martin Creek Falls is one of the prettier waterfalls in North Georgia. It is a multi-tiered waterfall that looks as if it goes on forever from the base. It is also one of the few waterfalls that I wish the vegetation would be cut away to make the full view of the falls visible. From the deck at its base you can see the largest drop, but the upper tiers become more difficult to see as vegetation near the middle tier blocks the view. Still, it is a gorgeous waterfall that makes wandering in this neck of the woods an incredibly satisfying adventure. The lower part of the falls are shaded while the upper part is sunny, so bring a UV filter (which I forgot) for best DSLR results. DIRECTIONS From US-23 (Hwy 441) in Clayton, Georgia travel east on Rickman Road. In 1/2 a mile it will merge into Warwoman Road. 2.5 miles from here you will pass the parking entrance to Warwoman Dell, which is difficult to see, but look for a small brown sign with a picnic table symbol and turn right. You can either park here and take Bartram Trail to the falls (about 2 miles one way) OR continue along Warwoman Road to Finney Creek Road. Approximate address for Finney Creek Road is 3742 Warwoman Rd, Clayton, GA 30525. TURN LEFT. It is a gravel road across from an open grassy field. The trailhead to the falls is approximately 1.1 miles from Warwoman Road or approximately 1/2 mile from the Wildlife Management Check-In station that you will pass along Finney Creek Road. Hike from this trailhead to the falls is approximately 1/2 mile round trip. Recommended for families with young children as they can also splash around in the pool of water at the waterfalls base, so bring their swimsuits and ENJOY! 2018/54

Lick Log & Pigpen Falls are two waterfalls found along a mile long section of the Chattooga River…read moreTrail, which can be access via the Foothills Trail from the Nicholson Ford Road parking area. The 2.2 mile gravel road can be extremely narrow in several areas, making it impossible for two cars going in opposite directions to pass each other. If you are squeamish about narrow mountain passes, you may want to think twice about driving here. The trailhead from the parking lot uses white blaze markers. You will cross two wooden footbridges and about a half mile in you will come to the intersection of Foothills Trail and Chattooga Trail. Turn left at the intersection onto Chattooga Trail. Within 30 feet you will see a slender ground sign with an arrow pointing towards Lick Log Falls and just beyond the sign, Pigpen falls will come into view on your left. [ THE FALLS ] PIGPEN FALLS is approximately 25 feet tall, but not all of it is visible due to heavy vegetation masking the upper portion of the waterfall. The waterfall itself is really interesting because there is a main area, but also the side-slanting nature of the stones carries a stream of water off to the right for a little more dramatic effect. There is a small shallow pool of water at its base that would be a better vantage point for photo's if you don't mind getting your feet wet. Continue along Chattooga Trail across the footbridge until you reach LICK LOG FALLS. It was here I instantly wished that I owned a drone, because THIS waterfall is difficult to see in its entirety. A drone would have given me a superior vantage point. The total height of the waterfall is said to be about 80 feet, but that is spread out over two dramatic upper tiers (visible from the trail), a series of cascades (completely masked by vegetation) and a large lower tier that spills directly into the Chattooga River. To access the lower tier, you must traverse down a STEEP side trail leading to the sandy shores of the Chattooga River. Turn right and the grand lower falls is right there! [ THE NAME LICK LOG ] Lick Log is a strange name, one that made me wonder what the heck someone was thinking when naming the creek from which this waterfall gets its name. So, I did a little research and found that licklog is an old term used by early ranchers. They would carve out a trough from a tree trunk and fill it with salt for cows to lick. In turn this would make the cows thirsty and the rancher would then lead them to a river for a drink. Typically, this would happen just before the rancher would take them to be slaughtered. It was used as a trick to increase their weight, possibly so the rancher could earn more money per pound. Because it was the last thing the cow would do before being slaughtered, the term lick log became synonymous with meaning "down to the last possible second." Lawyers began to coin the term licklog as a way of saying they have exhausted all efforts to resolve a matter. THUS Lick Log is a very appropriate name for this waterfall because the creek literally flows down the waterfall to the last possible second before spilling into the Chattooga River. [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] Although I deducted a star for both falls being difficult to see, this will not be the last of my reviews along this trail. The Chattooga River is absolutely one of the most scenic rivers I've ever visited and acts as a border between South Carolina and Georgia. The Chattooga Trail totals 15 miles one way and feature three other waterfalls: Spoonauger (50'), Big Bend (30') and King Creek (70'). My goal this summer will be to organize a group hike with my hiking buddies Jamarcus and Bill, where we park cars at both ends of the trail for a coordinated one-way day hike! If you've ever wanted to hike with our crew, this will be one of the biggest hikes of the year! However, whether you want to hike the entire Chattooga Trail or just the 1 mile section from Nicholas Ford Road to the base of Lick Log Falls, you are in for a multiple waterfall treat! Enjoy! 2019/12

What a nice surprise on what basically is a nature walk! Lick Log & Pigpen Falls can be found if…read moreyou walk towards the Chattooga RIver trail from the gravel lot. Be sure to take the foothills trail, because the Chattooga river trail continues on in the opposite direction of these two falls and if you're not careful, you'll never see these! Before I get to the pleasant hike, you should be aware of the drive. Yep, there is a gravel road that initially is wide, but quickly turns into a one lane road. On our drive, we came across two water crossings that I wasn't sure that my Honda accord could cross without stalling out, but cross it we did! Still, after or during heavy rains, you may need a 4WD vehicle to get past the water. You'll eventually make it to a fork in a road. To the left is a private drive and to the right ultimately leads to the small parking lot. The Chattooga river trail along the foothills trail is approximately 0.7 miles and not even halfway into the walk you'll come across Pigpen falls. Pigpen is off the trail, and you hear it before you see it. It's really covered with heavy vegetative growth, and I imagine it's a bit easier to see from the trail during the winter months when all the vegetation has cleared a bit. It's not a really large waterfall, but it's a cool one to see nonetheless. Along the trail, you'll pass several small cascades, a campfire spot, and ultimately you'll come up on a series of signs in a clearing. Pointing to the left is a sign with an arrow towards Lick LG Falls. You can continue straight to the Chattooga foot hills North trail (although you wont catch Lick log this way). We had the entirety of Lick Lock falls to ourselves, and man I smiled ear to ear when I saw it. The fall ends here, draining out into a pond, and I thought the waterfall to the left was basically all of Lick Log, but i noticed that far and away up, I could see water coming down through the brush. Man if this was cleared, it would be an impressive fall...more impressive than it already was! One of the longer wooden bridges (you'll cross three) along the trail is here, and it just adds to the charm of this lush wonderland. Difficulty of this hike is barely there. I personally wouldn't call it a hike so much as I would call it a nature walk. Very small incline that you walk down into and slightly climb out of on your way out. So are both Lick Log falls and Pigpen falls worth a drive out? If you live close, it's a no brainer. Even if you're like me and you're coming from Atlanta, it's definitely worth it if you bundle it with other waterfalls like we did. When (not if) I return, i'll continue further along the trail for more exploration, but for now, i'm quite pleased with what I found here! Check it out!!

These falls are beautiful. I highly recommend checking them out. If you want a longer hike start at…read morethe Oconee Station State Historic Site. There are bathrooms there. If you prefer an easier, shorter hike then drive past the historic site and the trailhead, and parking, are on the left. If you start at the historic site, know that you will eventually just be crossing that same street to get to the trailhead.

We started our adventure and family hike #8 (sans toddler - insert sad face) at Oconee Station…read moreState Historic Site. We also combined the Interpretive Nature Trail with the Station Cove Trail, which made for a longer, albeit nice hike around 3.1 miles. There's about a 260 ft. elevation gain, but wooden steps help with this ascent and then descent. Usually such a long walk would make my leg muscles ache the next day, but strangely enough I felt no soreness. I guess that means that I'm finally in shape enough to handle longer hikes. Woohoo! The large pond or small lake, depending on your opinion of what a body of 4 acres should be, was beautiful and shimmering in green and blue hues. Didn't see any fish or other creatures in it, but it is supposed to be full with bluegill and largemouth bass. Maybe we'll return for some fishing. Not long after the nature trail joins the falls trail you'll cross over Oconee Station Rd. There is an area for parking cars and from here the trail to the waterfall is about 0.75 mile, so if you prefer a shorter version this is it. I loved seeing the flowers starting to bloom and caught some good pictures of bloodroots and hepaticas. Down by one of the creeks an open area under a rock revealed animal footprints (maybe a raccoon?), which was cool to spot. There were more than a few trees down (probably from Hurricane Helene), but not completely obstructing the trail. As you approach the waterfall you step over some rocks from Station Creek to the other side. I'm glad that we had a good rainfall the day before, because it made for a great rush of water. Truly beautiful and my favorite falls discovered so far. We did run into a few people so it's definitely not an isolated area by any means (and we went on a Monday morning) although we did not meet another soul on the nature trail. Also, between the 3rd and 4th bridge is the Oconee Connector Trail which leads to Oconee State Park in case you want to add another 5.4 miles (I think) round trip to this one, but beware it apparently has an 800 ft. elevation change. Maybe one day I'll brave it. Overall, this was a great hike and our boys really enjoyed the beauty of the waterfall and easily travailed it. Looking forward to come back one day soon! Happy yelping!

Yellow Branch Falls was the last waterfall we went to on the last Hiking Yelp Event hosted by…read moreRichard and Jamarcus which was also my first one. Not only my first Hiking Event but also my first time hiking. This time these guys took us to chase waterfalls to Walhalla, South Carolina. Definitely a great choice with beautiful views (which is why I live for, great views). The itinerary consisted on the following waterfalls: Station Cove Falls King Creek Falls Spoonauger Falls Issaqueena Falls *Yellow Branch Falls Yellow Branch was one of my favorites too. I was told the hike was about 1.5 round trip but it happened to be 3 miles total! I was exhausted but I have to say it was worth it. The trail is super easy, very spacious too so I felt free LOL. Yellow Branch was great and definitely one of my favorites places we visited on the trip. I think it's great for everyone including children. I didn't realize how easy hiking can be. There are indications and marks all over the place to help people follow the right way. My group was super experimented but I feel it would be totally fine for beginners too. No worries. I had so much fun on this event and I discovered what can be my new passion. Shoutout to Richard and his wife Dani for being so helpful and awesome. Every single person at the group was super nice too and willing to wait for me when i was getting too slow. LOL. Thanks y'all. Can't wait for the nexts events coming up. Thanks Richard for the great pictures you took of me!! :D ESPAÑOL Yellow Branch Falls fue la última cascada a la que asistimos en el último Evento de Yelp de Senderismo organizado por Richard y Jamarcus, que también fue el primero. No solo mi primer evento de senderismo, sino también mi primera vez. Esta vez, estos muchachos nos llevaron a cazar cascadas a Walhalla, Carolina del Sur. Definitivamente una gran elección con hermosas vistas (por lo que vivo por, excelentes vistas). El itinerario consistió en las siguientes cataratas: Estación Cove Falls King Creek Falls Spoonauger Falls Issaqueena Falls * Yellow Branch Falls Yellow Branch fue uno de mis favoritos también. Me dijeron que la caminata era de alrededor de 1.5 ida y vuelta, ¡pero resultó ser 3 millas en total! Estaba agotada pero tengo que decir que valió la pena. El sendero es muy fácil, muy espacioso también, así que me sentí libre LOL. Yellow Branch fue genial y, sin duda, uno de mis lugares favoritos que visitamos en el viaje. Creo que es genial para todos, incluidos los niños. No me di cuenta de lo fácil que puede ser el senderismo. Hay indicaciones y marcas por todo el lugar para ayudar a las personas a seguir el camino correcto. Mi grupo fue súper experimentado, pero creo que también estaría bien para los principiantes. Sin preocupaciones. Me divertí mucho en este evento y descubrí cuál puede ser mi nueva pasión. Grita a Richard y su esposa Dani por ser tan serviciales e increíbles. Cada persona del grupo también era súper agradable y estaba dispuesta a esperarme cuando me estaba volviendo demasiado lento. Jajaja Gracias a todos. No puedo esperar a los próximos eventos.

Today I spent the entire day with my wife (of 21 years this month) hiking 5 waterfalls, a 1850's…read moreincomplete railroad tunnel, and a historic park. We logged approximately 8 miles and our award for favorite destination of the day goes to Yellow Branch Falls. Here's what we loved: + It is a popular waterfall for both people and pets! Plenty of cute doggies to play with along the trail. + Because it's popular, it didn't feel remote and dangerous, making my non-hiker wife feel more comfortable. + Parking was plentiful + Restroom facility + Wide & spacious trail for the most part and easy to follow + Woods were not dense with foliage and lines of sight were sometimes well over 100 yards. + Creek crossings were easy as the trail made use of bridges, stepping stones and even downed trees. ++ And the biggest reason of all, A STUNNING WATERFALL as a reward for your 1.5 mile efforts. YELLOW BRANCH FALLS is only 50 feet tall, but feels so much larger because its multi-tiered face is about 80 feet wide! It is a magnificent specimen of a waterfall due to the fact that you can not only see ALL of it head on, but it also has an easy to photograph side profile. The reward of a gorgeous waterfall coupled with a pleasant trail that feel like Red Riding Hood's walk to grandma's house makes this our top hike of the day! Our other hikes today included nearby: - Lick Log Falls - Pigpen Falls - Issaqueena Falls - Station Cove Falls (2nd favorite of the day) - Oconee Station Historic Site - Stumphouse Tunnel Be sure to stop by King Taco in Walhalla as a reward for all the calories you will burn on these hikes. Great tacos and burritos! 2019/22