Like most of our waterfall day trips, this one is family friendly. While this waterfall road trip clocks in at just over one hour, it will take almost a full day to enjoy all that each waterfall has to offer.
Bull Sluice Falls
Bull Sluice Falls is more of a rapids, rather than a waterfall, however it is still quite pretty to see. Bull Sluice Falls is located on the Georgia and South Carolina border on the Chattooga River. This waterfall was featured in the film Deliverance.
Be sure to park on the South Carolina side. Follow the paved trail to the left of the Information Station. Then turn right onto the gravel trail and follow it to the observation platform. The trail is a very easy 15 minute walk on a paved trail that will take you to an observation platform. To return to your car, simply turn around and go back the way you came.
There is also another trail that will take you to the water’s edge downstream from the rapids, which can be fun to skip rocks at.
Becky Branch Falls
Becky Branch Falls can be found in Warwoman Dell on the Bartram Trail in east of Clayton, Georgia. It is a twenty foot waterfall. Becky Branch Falls has its own trail, Becky Branch Falls Trail, which is located where Bartram crosses Warwoman Road.
The trail is a moderate 0.6 mile loop. The trail goes through the forest to a bridge over Becky Branch where you view the falls.
Tallulah Falls & Gorge
Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Multiple trails around the park take you to several overlooks. There are several impressive views of the gorge and its waterfalls.
There are also exhibits inside the park building that highlight the town, and animals located in the gorge area and the ecosystem.
Several trails are easy to walk with a few moderates. Some are also wheelchair and stroller accessible. One unusual trail one takes you to a suspension bridge 80 feet above the ground with an amazing view of the waterfalls and river.
You can also obtain a permit to hike to the gorge floor (100 per day, not available during water releases). These are in limited availability, so arrive early to get one. I cannot rate the hike to the gorge floor as I have not hiked it.
Park hours are 8 am to dark and there is a $5 parking fee. There’s lots to do at Tallulah Gorge State Park so be sure to plan lots of time to fully enjoy everything this amazing park has to offer.
Toccoa Falls
Toccoa Falls is located in Stephens County, Georgia on the campus of Toccoa Falls College. The waterfall has a 186 feet vertical drop, making it one of the highest free-falling waterfalls east of the Mississippi River.
The hike to the falls is short and easy with a wide compacted scenic path that follows the river. The trail to the falls is wheelchair accessible.
Visitors enter through Toccoa Falls Books & Gifts located in Gate Cottage and then walk to the base on a scenic path next to a flowing stream.
Toccoa Falls is open year round and a $2 fee.
We hope you enjoyed our waterfall trip. If you are looking for a longer multi-day trip, check out our South Carolina/Georgia 3-5 Day Waterfall Trip. We will be adding additional waterfall trips, so please keep checking our website for updates.
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