Jacks River Falls 80
Fannin County, Georgia
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Fannin County, Georgia
- Access status
- Published trail route and distance documented; long wilderness hike
- The walk
- About 4.5 miles each way, 9 miles round trip
- Ground & access
- Wilderness trail on the mountainside, mostly dry. Slippery wet rocks at the falls; steep side trail to river level. Poison ivy common.
From the Beech Bottom trailhead, follow the Beech Bottom Trail about 4.5 miles to the falls with mild to medium grades and only a couple of small creek crossings. Almost 4 miles in, on a gentle downhill, take the sharp turn back to the west-northwest rather than continuing straight southeast. A sign there reads No Horses Beyond This Point; the falls are minutes away along the Jacks River. Return the same way.
Plan your visit
Beech Bottom trailhead (Forest Road 62, Tennessee side) on the Beech Bottom Trail to Jacks River Falls in the Cohutta Wilderness
The Outbound and Atlanta Trails both give 9 miles round trip via the Beech Bottom Trail. Not measured here.
Wilderness trail on the mountainside, mostly dry. Slippery wet rocks at the falls; steep side trail to river level. Poison ivy common.
Where to start
Beech Bottom trailhead lot. It can be crowded; arrive early. Fees not checked with the Forest Service.
Timing & water
Not confirmed. High water can make the falls area dangerous.
Before you go
Fees and wilderness rules not checked with the Forest Service.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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