Waterfall Hero Hikes: Bull Sluice (Chattooga)

Bull Sluice is a 10-foot waterfall on Chattooga River in Rabun County, Georgia and Oconee County, South Carolina. The waterfall is located on the border between Chattahoochee National Forest and Sumter National Forest.

Hike Length: 0.2 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

Location: Chattooga River District of Chattahoochee National Forest and Andrew Pickens Ranger District of Sumter National Forest

Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.

Trailhead GPS: 34.81473,-83.30413
Waterfall GPS: 34.81736,-83.30427

Directions:

From Clayton, Georgia, head east on US-76 for about 8 miles. Immediately after crossing Chattooga River and entering South Carolina, turn right into the Highway 76 Chattooga River Access and park.

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Hike Description:

Past the restrooms and information kiosk, pick up the paved Bull Sluice Trail (#522) that leads 0.1 miles to an overlook of the waterfall. It's more of a rapid than a waterfall but scenic and easy to reach.