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Emery Creek Upper Falls (3,4,5) 15, 40, 15

Murray County, Georgia

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Murray County, Georgia
Access status
Partial guide: route from trail guides; scramble at the upper falls; distance approximate
The walk
About 6 miles return (approximate)
Ground & access
Rooty, rocky start; about ten creek crossings each way; steep scramble at the upper falls. Water levels affect crossings.
Hiking Project: Emery Creek Falls

Start on Emery Creek Trail #97 at its south end on Holly Creek Road (FS 18). The trail follows Emery Creek, becomes an old road bed at about 1.4 miles, then climbs left. After a spur to the first two falls, continue up more steeply to three more falls of 15, 40 and 15 feet. A closer look needs a scramble down the bank. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Emery Creek Trail #97 from Holly Creek Road (FS 18) past the lower falls to the upper falls of 15, 40 and 15 feet

We3Travel reports that most sources give 5.9 to 6.2 miles round-trip to both the lower and upper falls. Not measured by the Forest Service.

Rooty, rocky start; about ten creek crossings each way; steep scramble at the upper falls. Water levels affect crossings.

Where to start

Emery Creek Trailhead on Holly Creek Road (FS 18), reached from US 411 at Eton via Old CCC Camp Road, just beyond the Holly Creek day-use area on the left. Parking is limited and free, per the guides. Current parking capacity unverified.

Timing & water

Creek crossings can be impassable in high water. Current conditions unknown.

Before you go

No fee stated for the trailhead. A Georgia Lands Pass may be needed if the trail is inside a wildlife management area; this is not confirmed.

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

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Waterfall location

Murray County, Georgia.

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