DO IT: Hiking

The Lake Trail is an easy to moderate, out-and-back trail that follows the contours of the 120-acre Laura S.Walker Lake, and impoundment of the Big Creek. The trail crosses over a boggy wetland by way of a 1,500-foot boardwalk, where lots of critters can be found wading, swimming, flying, creeping and crawling through the murky […]

This trailhead begins just outside the park office, across Hwy 177. The Interpretive panel marks the start of the trail, where you can learn more about the local ecosystem of the swamp. If you head left (north), you can take the entire Big Creek Nature Trail loop or connect with the Lake Trail after 0.2 […]

This is an extension of the Big Creek Trail that is blazed in yellow.

Connector Trail and Service road to Pioneer Campground. This trail connects the Northern and Southern ends of the Big Creek Nature Trail. Please be considerate, as guests might be camping in the pioneer campground near this area

This 15-mile hiking and horseback riding trail features rugged terrain and views of the Chattooga River. From Clayton, head north on S. Main St. and turn right on E. Savannah St. Continue straight onto Rickman St. Turn right onto Warwoman Rd. In 10.7 miles, turn right onto Willis Knob Rd. Trailhead will be on the […]

This 0.4-mile loop begins at the end of Warwoman Dell picnic area. The hike offers views of a waterfall and wildflowers.

From Clayton, take U.S. 441 south for 2.7 miles, turn right onto Tiger Road. Go 1.1 miles, and turn left onto Old 441 S. Go 2.3 miles and turn right at Stonewall Falls Mountain bike trail sign. Continue on this road for 1.3 miles. Parking area is uphill to the left.

This is a 2.9-mile trail leading to the summit of Rabun Bald, which is Georgia’s second-highest peak. The hike up the mountain is steep. There is no parking area; pull off to the side along Hale Ridge Road. Look for trail marker #211 and a hiker sign. The first blaze is green, but a white […]

Also known as Little Estatoah, the falls have a vertical drop of 100 feet and flow into Estatoah Falls in Dillard. Take U.S. 441 North to Dillard. Turn right onto state Route 246 and follow signs to Sky Valley. At Sky Valley’s entrance gate, stay left. Turn right on Tahoe Road and follow to the […]

Minnehaha Falls Trail in Rabun County is a short, family friendly trek to an amazing Georgia waterfall. If you’re in the vicinity of Tallulah Falls and want to see a waterfall without the hustle and bustle of the Tallulah Gorge State Park, this is a great sidetrack that won’t disappoint.   To get to the […]

This two-tier waterfall is 35-feet high with aquatic plants covering the weeping rock wall on the left. This 20-minute walk (0.5 mile in length) follows the Bartram Trail along the west side of the creek. From Clayton, go east on Warwoman Road for 3 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 152 and drive past […]

From Clayton, take U.S. Highway 76 west for 8 miles to Persimmon Valley Road. Go 3.2 miles past the turn for Tallulah River Road and Tate City. Park just before the bridge to the right. From the parking area, follow the trail into the woods and up the creek. You’ll pass a 20-foot fall before […]

The Holcomb Creek Trail (1.3 miles in length) begins at the intersection of Hale Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 7) and Overflow Road (Forest Service Road 86) and follows a short loop to its end on Hale Ridge Road. The trail passes Holcomb Creek Falls (which drops and flows over shoals for approximately 150 feet) […]

The road to the scenic trail begins just south of the entrance to Moccasin Creek State Park and follows an old railroad bed for about 1 mile. The hike, which offers good fishing access, ends at 15-foot Hemlock Falls. From Clayton take Hwy. 76 west 11 miles. Turn left on GA 197 and go 3.7 […]