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Georgia's Trusted Local Source for Waterfall Explorations Since 2018

Cynth Creek Falls

Swallow Creek Wildlife Management Area

Towns County
Hiawassee, GA

GPS Location:

34.88279, -83.68344

Waterfall Height:

30 feet

Cynth Creek Falls is a 30-foot stairstepping waterfall located in the headwaters of Cynth Creek southeast of Hiawassee. The waterfall is best seen after heavy rain. It can be accessed via a walk along the gated portion of Cynth Creek Road (FR 122) past the cul-de-sac. A steep off-trail scramble up the north side of Cynth Creek will be needed to see the falls.


For detailed directions, see page 218 in Mark Ozboyd's "Waterfalls of Georgia" guidebook. 

Photo credit: Bruce Roberts

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