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Minnehaha Falls

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Minnehaha Falls

Lakemont, GA · North Georgia Mountains

About

In a steep-sided cove near Lake Rabun, Minnehaha Falls spills about 100 feet over stepped rock. The trail follows Fall Branch for 0.4 mile and is at its prettiest in mid to late May, when the rhododendron bloom. From Lake Rabun Road, take Low Gap Road at the Flat Creek Community sign and keep left at the Bear Gap Road fork; the trail sign is on the right after 1.5 miles.

Highlights

Stepped cascade into a wide pool0.4-mile trail along Fall BranchRhododendron bloom, mid to late MayTrailhead on Bear Gap Road

Getting there

Bear Gap Road, Lakemont, GA 30552

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