Mary Steele Falls
Photo after heavy rain by Bernie Boyer
Waterfall Info: This long sliding waterfall is located on the west branch of Big Leatherwood Creek, just below a creek crossing along the Pear Orchard Trail. A Forest Service sign marks the falls, which are named in honor of a longtime local resident who grew up in the area near the falls and worked extensively to document the area's history. Mary Steele Falls is far more scenic in high flow.
Landowner: Chattahoochee National Forest (Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area)
Height: 30 Feet
Type: Slide (Single-Tier)
County: Stephens
Access Info: This waterfall lies directly along the Pear Orchard Trail, one of several marked trails that constitute the Frady Branch Trail System. The trail affords nice views of the falls from expansive bedrock outcrops near the top. To reach the base, make a mild scramble off trail for about 100 feet through the open woods away from the trail.
Waterfall Location: 34.521915, -83.402859
Landowner: Chattahoochee National Forest (Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area)
Height: 30 Feet
Type: Slide (Single-Tier)
County: Stephens
Access Info: This waterfall lies directly along the Pear Orchard Trail, one of several marked trails that constitute the Frady Branch Trail System. The trail affords nice views of the falls from expansive bedrock outcrops near the top. To reach the base, make a mild scramble off trail for about 100 feet through the open woods away from the trail.
Waterfall Location: 34.521915, -83.402859
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