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Minnehaha Falls

Chattahoochee National Forest

Rabun County
Lakemont, GA

GPS Location:

34.74727, -83.48025

Waterfall Height:

80 feet

One of the most picturesque waterfalls in northeast Georgia, Minnehaha Falls brightens the pages of many tourist brochures and is beloved by all. Located in the popular vacation area of Lake Rabun, Minnehaha Falls is known for its extraordinarily easy access, perfect for families and elderly folks. At 80 feet high, this is a significant stairstepping waterfall. The waterfall trickles over countless stairstepping ledges that form an incredibly photogenic setting. The access to Minnehaha Falls is a gentle uphill 0.2-mile hike along the Minnehaha Falls Trail from Bear Gap Road.


For detailed directions, see page 276 in Mark Ozboyd's "Waterfalls of Georgia" guidebook. 

Photo credit: Mark Oleg Ozboyd

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