Bear Creek Falls
Photo by Alan Cressler
Waterfall Info: Bear Creek Falls is the most significant waterfall at Cochrans Mill Park and the first of three waterfalls along Bear Creek. It lies at the site of Berry Cochran Mill. The stone mill ruins can be seen at the base of the falls, while an old millpond dam crosses the creek above the falls.
Landowner: Cochran Mill Park
Height: 20 Feet
Type: Slide (Single-Tier)
County: Fulton
Access Info: This waterfall can be accessed from either the Orange Trail or Green Trail at Cochran Mill Park. The Orange Trail approaches the pictured (best) view of the waterfall from the south side of the creek. The Green Trail affords poorer views of the falls, but passes other sights such as two granite outcrops, a lower dam, and the small Lower Bear Creek Falls. If water levels are low, it is possible to rock hop the creek above Bear Creek Falls and combine the trails into a loop. Either way, the hike begins across the road from the main parking lot along Cochrans Mill Road. See Cochrans Mill Park Trail Map.
Waterfall Location: 33.576362, -84.705985
Landowner: Cochran Mill Park
Height: 20 Feet
Type: Slide (Single-Tier)
County: Fulton
Access Info: This waterfall can be accessed from either the Orange Trail or Green Trail at Cochran Mill Park. The Orange Trail approaches the pictured (best) view of the waterfall from the south side of the creek. The Green Trail affords poorer views of the falls, but passes other sights such as two granite outcrops, a lower dam, and the small Lower Bear Creek Falls. If water levels are low, it is possible to rock hop the creek above Bear Creek Falls and combine the trails into a loop. Either way, the hike begins across the road from the main parking lot along Cochrans Mill Road. See Cochrans Mill Park Trail Map.
Waterfall Location: 33.576362, -84.705985
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