High Shoals Scenic Area and Falls Trail
Hiawassee, GA
High Shoals Scenic Area and Falls Trail
On this hike you visit two impressive and picturesque waterfalls on a downhill trail. The first waterfall, at 1.0 mile, is called Blue Hole. Another 0.3 mile downstream is 100-foot-high Shoals Falls, with an observation deck. In this walk you lose 480 feet in elevation, with only one relatively steep descent or climb.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Hiawassee |
| Length | 2.6 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 480 ft |
| Skill Level | Easy to Moderate |
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Season | Year-round with spring through fall offering the best display of wildflowers, including mountain laurel and rhododendron. During the winter, freezing weather and high water can make the trail more difficult to reach and to hike. |
| Trailhead Elevation | 3,200 ft |
| Top Elevation | 3,680 ft |
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