Darnell Creek Falls (Rabun)

Darnell Creek Falls is a really nice 20-foot waterfall on its namesake in Rabun County, Georgia.  The waterfall is located in the Chattooga River District in Chattahoochee National Forest.

Hike Length: 0.3 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

Location: Chattooga River District of Chattahoochee National Forest

Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 34.96012,-83.35863
Waterfall GPS: 34.95911,-83.35616

Directions:

From Clayton, head north on US-23/US-441 for about 6 miles and turn right on Kelley Creek Road.  Go 1 miles and turn right on Darnell Creek Road.  In 0.4 miles, bear left to stay on Darnell Creek Road and cross the creek on a bridge.  Bear right to stay on Darnell Creek Road and go another 0.3 miles and park nest to a old road going to the right.  If you have a high clearance vehicle, you can drive this road to the waterfall.

Map:

Hike Description:

Bear right and hike (or drive) down the old road just over 0.1 miles to the waterfall.

Here's a video of the falls.

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