Long Creek Falls - The most
popular of the waterfalls in Blue Ridge
is Long Creek Falls. This falls can be
seen by hiking down a short side trail
from the combined Appalachian/Benton
MacKaye Trail. These falls total about
50 feet in two distinct drops. A short
30 minute hike to the falls is uphill on
the way in, downhill on the way out.
Falls Branch Falls - The upper
portion of Fall Branch Falls is a series
of cascades that lead to a single major
drop of 30 feet, with the water falling
into a deep pool at the bottom of the
falls. These falls are a harder walk
than Long Creek Falls.
Sea Creek Falls - Located in the
Cooper Creek Scenic Area, this fall is
an easy walk of less than 0.1 miles. The
first, or upper, falls is a series of
steep cascades ending in a brief drop.
The second falls is also a series of
steep cascades. When the water flow is
heavy either in late Winter or Spring or
after a summer rain, these are a
remarkable sight.Jacks River Falls
- This popular destination in the
Cohutta Wilderness Area requires the
longest walk of all of the falls in Blue
Ridge. The easiest access is a 9.2 mile
hike from Dally Gap along the Jacks
River Trail.
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