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Jacks River Falls

Fannin County, Georgia
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Trail length:

4 miles
Posted by: Virgo Fabulous on July 27, 2009

Description

A beautiful waterfall with a moderate hike. A lot of wildlife to be seen here. You can swim in the deep pool of water at the bottom of the falls. There is also GREAT camping here!! (That's free I might add!)

 
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Directions

Jacks River Falls is located in the Cohutta Wilderness Area on the Jacks River 89 miles NW from Dahlonega and 24 miles north of Chatsworth, Ga. To reach the falls proceed north out of Chatsworth, Ga. on Hwy. US411 for 13 miles to Cisco. Turn right on Old Ga 2 Rd. Continue on this road (pavement ends about 1.8 miles) 10 miles to FS 62 on the right at Big Frog Loop Road sign. Turn right on FS62 and continue 4.4 miles to Jacks River Trailhead. The Forest Service fee parking area is on the left.After reaching the river follow it downstream 0.5 miles to the falls.

Trail length

4 miles

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Reviewed by Virgo Fabulous on July 27, 2009

(0 out of 1 members found this review useful.)
This is in the Cohutta Wilderness so remember to bring a bear deterrent pepper spray! A good hike!
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