Hiking Trails in Rabun County, North Georgia Mountains

Visit Rabun County in the North Georgia Mountains

Hemlock Trail

This trail begins across from Moccasin Creek State Park and follows an old railroad bed. The trail offers excellent scenery and fishing opportunities along Moccasin Creek. Trail ends at Hemlock Falls.

Directions: Take US 76 west 12 miles to GA 197 and turn left. Proceed to Moccasin Creek State Park. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 127 for 0.6 mile. Trail begins at dead end.

Holcomb Creek Trail

This trail begins at the intersection of Hale Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 7) and Overflow Road (Forest Service Road 86) and follows a short loop to its end on Hale Ridge Road. The trail passes Holcomb Creek Falls and Ammons Creek Falls, here there is an observation deck. 1.3 miles.

Directions: Take Warwoman Road east from Clayton for 10 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 7 (Hale Ridge Road) and drive 9 miles. Trailhead is at rock sign on right.

Minnehaha Trail

This short trail follows fall Branch to the scenic Minnehaha Falls.

Directions: Take US 23/441 north from Tallulah Falls for 3 miles to the Rabun Beach Recreation Area sign. Turn left on an unnumbered county road and follow the signs to the recreation area. Continue west past the recreation area for 1 mile and turn left on Flat Creek Road across the river below Seed Lake Dam. Follow the left fork of the road for 1.7 miles to a sign marking the trail on the right side of the road.

Rabun Bald Trail

This trail provides a spectacular view of the tri-state area from an observation deck atop Rabun Bald, Georgia's second highest point. The deck is constructed from remnants of an old fire tower built in the 1930's. One of Georgia's rarest birds, the raven, is frequently sighted. The ascent is extremely steep.

Directions: Go east on Warwoman Road from clayton for 10 miles. Turn on Forest Service Road 7 (Hale Ridge Road). Proceed 5.6 miles to the trail marker on the left.

Raven Rock Trail

This trail begins at the end of Daniel Creek Road (Forest Service Road 511-B). It follows the west bank of the chattooga River, with spectacular views of the Raven Rock Cliffs.

Directions: Take US 441 south from Clayton for 8 miles and then left into Watergage Road (Forest Service Road 511). Travel 2.6 miles and turn left onto Daniel Creek Road (Forest Service Road 511-b). Four wheel vehicles are recommended for traveling Forest Service Road 511-B.

Sutton Hole Trail

This trail begins at the end of the Woodall Shoals Spur Road (Forest Service Road 290-A) and ends on the west bank of the Chattooga River.

Directions: Take US 76 east from Clayton for 7 miles. Turn right on Woodall Shoals Road (Forest Service Road 290). Go 0.3 mile and turn left on Forest Service Road 290-A until it dead ends. Four wheel drive vehicles are recommended for Forest Service Road 290-A.

Three Forks Trail

This trail begins at John Teague Gap and ends near the west fork of the Chattooga River. Hikers will encounter steep and rugged terrain. Exercise caution if you attempt to proceed down to the river on an un maintained extension.

Directions: Take Warwoman Road east from Clayton for 16 miles to Overflow Road (Forest Service Road 86). Turn left and drive 4 miles to John Teague Gap, where the trailhead is on the right.

Warwoman Dell Nature Trail

This trail makes a small loop from the end of the Warwoman Dell Picnic Area. The highlights are a small waterfall and excellent wildflower viewing. Area contains structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Directions: Take Warwoman Road east from Clayton for 3 miles to Warwoman Dell Recreation Area. trailhead is where the road dead ends.

Wills Knob Trail

This trail provides some of the most scenic horseback riding opportunities in the Southeast. it features both rugged mountain terrain and views of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River.

Directions: Go east on Warwoman Road from clayton for 11.6 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 157 (Goldmine Road). Proceed 0.2 mile to parking area on left.