Located in the Cohutta Wilderness of Georgia, Jacks River Falls is a popular hiking destination for those who enjoy viewing rocky, cascading waterfalls. The wilderness area the falls are located in is the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. Loop options still including the falls are numerous.

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January 17, 2024

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Located in the Cohutta Wilderness of Georgia, Jacks River Falls is a popular trail running destination for those who enjoy viewing rocky, cascading waterfalls. The wilderness area the falls are located in is the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. Loop options still including the falls are numerous.

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Best Hikes to Jacks River Falls

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1. Jacks River Falls via Beech Bottom Trail — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

14.5km

04:04

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

2. Jacks River Falls via Rice Camp Trail — Cohutta Wilderness

15.5km

04:25

350m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rice Camp, Hickory Ridge, & East Cowpen loop — Cohutta Wilderness

18.2km

05:39

670m

660m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 460 m

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Saturday 31 January

-4°C

-11°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Location: Fannin County, Georgia, United States

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Jacks River Falls

1. Jacks River Falls via Beech Bottom Trail — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

2. Jacks River Falls via Rice Camp Trail — Cohutta Wilderness

3. Rice Camp, Hickory Ridge, & East Cowpen loop — Cohutta Wilderness

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