Hurricane Shoals
Photo by Greg Ford
Waterfall Info: Hurricane Shoals is a broad set of cascades spilling over granite bedrock in a geographically unusual location on the North Oconee River. The shoals are found minutes from I-85, just west of Commerce. Although I would argue whether Hurricane Shoals is truly a waterfall, its unique location merits its inclusion on this site. The shoals are the focal point of the small Hurricane Shoals Park, which is very popular with summertime recreationists and tubers. The county park charges a fee of $5 per vehicle.
Landowner: Hurricane Shoals Park
Height: 18 Feet
Type: Cascades (Multi-Tier)
County: Jackson
Access Info: To reach Hurricane Shoals from the park entrance, drive straight across the covered bridge and park in one of several lots located immediately on the other side. A quick 2-minute walk to the left along the blue-blazed walking trail will bring you to a footbridge crossing the North Oconee River at the top of Hurricane Shoals. Well-used pathways descend along either side of the river to the bottom of the shoals.
Waterfall Location: 34.21289, -83.54196
Landowner: Hurricane Shoals Park
Height: 18 Feet
Type: Cascades (Multi-Tier)
County: Jackson
Access Info: To reach Hurricane Shoals from the park entrance, drive straight across the covered bridge and park in one of several lots located immediately on the other side. A quick 2-minute walk to the left along the blue-blazed walking trail will bring you to a footbridge crossing the North Oconee River at the top of Hurricane Shoals. Well-used pathways descend along either side of the river to the bottom of the shoals.
Waterfall Location: 34.21289, -83.54196
Photo by Greg Ford
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