Waterfall Hero Hikes: Horsetrough Falls (Chattahoochee)

Horsetrough Falls, also spelled Horse Trough Falls, is a waterfall on an unnamed tributary of Chattahoochee River in Union County, Georgia. The waterfall is located in the Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area in Chattahoochee National Forest.

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

Location: Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area (Chattooga River District of Chattahoochee National Forest)

Trail Users: N/A
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 34.79190,-83.78523
Waterfall GPS: 34.79235,-83.78730

Directions:

From Helen, go north on GA-17/GA-75 for about 9 miles and turn left onto gravel Chattahoochee River Road (FR-44). The turn is just before Unicoi Gap. Go 4.5 miles on this road and turn right onto FR-44E into Upper Chattahoochee River Campground. Drive 0.4 miles to the day-use parking at the back of the campground. If FR-44E is gated (when the campground is closed), park before the gate and hike through the campground.

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Hike Description:

Pick up the green-blazed Horse Trough Falls Trail (#173) from the end of the parking area and cross Chattahoochee River on a small footbridge. Bear left and go less than 0.1 miles to a viewing platform at the base of the beautiful waterfall.