Below Blackberry Mountain Road, Clear Creek flows through an impressive gorge before emptying into the Cartecay River above Ellijay. At one point, the creek makes a sharp U-shaped bend where it slides over a pair of long, sliding-type waterfalls. This area is known as Clear Creek Falls. Even though I feel the drops are so gradual that they don't quite meet the criteria for a waterfall, this is a very beautiful location. The rapids are surrounded by unusual slabs of granite, perfect for lounging. In the summer, the upper tier of Clear Creek Falls is a popular tubing spot. An inviting pool lies at its base. 

Clear Creek Falls can be accessed via a marked 0.5-mile trail from a gravel parking lot along Blackberry Mountain Road. Just before the falls, a side trail branches off to the confluence of Clear Creek with the Cartecay River, where additional rapids and bedrock slabs can be seen. 

For detailed directions, see page 70 in Mark Ozboyd's "Waterfalls of Georgia" guidebook. 

Note: A Georgia Lands Pass, Hunting, or Fishing License is required to use this land. The license costs $15 per person annually and can only be obtained online at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com or at certain retailers.