Keown Falls North 35
Walker County, Georgia
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 30 ft (9 m)
- Location
- Walker County, Georgia
- Access status
- Firsthand trail report with directions and distance
- The walk
- 0.9 mile one way via the south side of the loop; about 1.8 miles if you retrace it
- Ground & access
- Steep switchbacks; trail runs along the base of a bluff. Use care above the falls.
Start at the far end of the parking area at the end of FS 702. At the loop split at 0.1 mile, stay left and climb switchbacks to South Keown Falls at 0.75 mile, then follow the bluff to Keown Falls, a 35-foot free-fall over an overhanging ledge, at 0.9 mile. Return the same way or finish the loop.
Plan your visit
End of FS 702 in Keown Falls Scenic Area via the Keown Falls Loop past South Keown Falls to Keown Falls
The trail report reaches Keown Falls at 0.9 mile going left at the loop split. The 1.8-mile return figure is derived by doubling. Its 9.9-mile total is a longer optional loop.
Steep switchbacks; trail runs along the base of a bluff. Use care above the falls.
Where to start
From GA 136 Connector take Lake Marvin Road 7 miles, turn right on Everett Springs (Pocket) Road for 2.5 miles, then left on gravel FS 702 for 0.6 mile to the trailhead lot.
Timing & water
Best in spring and fall during wet periods; flow is low in dry weather. Current conditions unknown.
Before you go
The 2017 report lists fees as none. Current fees unverified.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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