Emerald Falls
Photo by Bernie Boyer
Waterfall Info: This is the upper of two spectacular waterfalls located on an unnamed creek flowing from the west in the Holcomb Creek headwaters. Best seen in wet weather.
Landowner: Chattahoochee National Forest
Height: 60 Feet
Type: Double Sheer Drop (Double-Tier)
County: Rabun
Access Info: This falls is accessed by an off-trail bushwhack from Hale Ridge Road (FS 7). The bushwhack involves navigating cross-country terrain and is not easy. The main guideline is to bushwhack directly to the knob just south of Jewel Falls first, rather than following Holcomb Creek and the tributary, because the vegetation there is absolutely impenetrable. From there, one must diagonally work their way above the cliff with Jewel Falls and approach the base of Emerald Falls at an angle.
Waterfall Location: 34.979876, -83.289528
Click here for Bernie Boyer's report with detailed access information
Landowner: Chattahoochee National Forest
Height: 60 Feet
Type: Double Sheer Drop (Double-Tier)
County: Rabun
Access Info: This falls is accessed by an off-trail bushwhack from Hale Ridge Road (FS 7). The bushwhack involves navigating cross-country terrain and is not easy. The main guideline is to bushwhack directly to the knob just south of Jewel Falls first, rather than following Holcomb Creek and the tributary, because the vegetation there is absolutely impenetrable. From there, one must diagonally work their way above the cliff with Jewel Falls and approach the base of Emerald Falls at an angle.
Waterfall Location: 34.979876, -83.289528
Click here for Bernie Boyer's report with detailed access information