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Bear Creek Falls

Cloudland Canyon State Park

Dade County
Trenton, GA

GPS Location:

34.83358, -85.47601

Waterfall Height:

15 feet

The Bear Creek gorge forms the lesser known eastern branch of Cloudland Canyon on Lookout Mountain. Although no waterfalls on Bear Creek are as significant as those on Daniel Creek, two waterfalls on Bear Creek remain notable. Bear Creek Falls, the lower waterfall, is a 15-foot single-tier drop. To kayakers, it's also known as "Big Bang." The lower Bear Creek gorge is a very rugged area with no trails and surrounded by tall cliffs. This waterfall is not for tourists or casual park visitors. Only nimble and experienced off-trail hikers should attempt it. 


To learn about more waterfalls in northwest Georgia, see chapter 1 in Mark Ozboyd's "Waterfalls of Georgia" guidebook. 

Photo credit: Jay McCollum

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