Directions from Unicoi Gap To reach the falls from Unicoi Gap north of
Helen proceed north on Hwy. 75 for 2 more miles. Before reaching Hwy
180 turn right at sign to High Shoals Scenic Area. Scenic Area parking
area is 1.3 miles on the left.
From Hiawassee, Georgia
go south for about 9 miles on Georgia Highway 17/75, Turn left onto Indian
Grave Gap Road, graveled Forest Service Road 283. Follow this road 1.5
miles to a small parking lot at the trail head on the left. The road
fords a fairly shallow stream close to the beginning.
From Helen, Georgia Take Georgia Highway 17/75 for approximately
11.4 miles. Turn right onto Indian Grave Gap Road, graveled Forest Service
Road 283. Follow this road 1.5 miles to a small parking lot at the trail
head on the left. The road fords a fairly shallow stream close to the
beginning.
Fall size: 25'
Beauty Scale: (1-worth seeing-10 awesome) 4
Activities: hiking
Facilities: none
Fees: none
Closest town: Hiawassee, Georgia
For more information:
Blue Hole Falls is located on
High Shoals Creek in Towns County. There is a nice deck at the edge
of the pool which is a great place to take pictures. In warmer weather,
many people bring their dogs to swim. Hike down a steep trail to High
Shoals Creek and then down stream for a total of about a mile and
follow trail through rhododendron to first observation platform. Trail
continues to High Shoals Creek
Falls at a second observation platform. Follow the tail past Blue
Hole Falls to reach High Shoals Falls. A great family hike even the
young ones can make it if you don't give in and carry them.
