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Duke Creek Falls

White County, Georgia

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
White County, Georgia
Access status
National Forest day-use trail documented; fee site
The walk
About 2 miles return
Ground & access
First section paved and accessible to the upper deck; the rest descends by stairs and switchbacks. The return is mostly uphill.
USFS: Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area
Duke Creek Falls, GA
Duke Creek Falls, GA
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The trail passes an accessible viewing deck at 0.1 mile, then descends by stairs and switchbacks. At the junction at 0.3 mile, turn left (right is a short side trip to Davis Creek). The trail reaches three viewing platforms at the falls at 1 mile. Return uphill the same way.

Plan your visit

Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area to the falls viewing platforms

Trailful (Atlanta Trails) gives 1 mile to the viewing platforms and 2 miles out and back.

First section paved and accessible to the upper deck; the rest descends by stairs and switchbacks. The return is mostly uphill.

Where to start

Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area, 1699 Richard Russell Hwy (GA 348), about 1.4 miles from GA 17A. Day use only; no overnight parking.

Timing & water

USFS lists the site open year-round, sunrise to sunset.

Before you go

USFS lists $4 per vehicle per day; card, envelope with pass number, or Recreation.gov Scan & Pay.

Visitor information
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

White County, Georgia.

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