Angel Falls - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Angel Falls
Country:	United States
State:	Georgia
Nearby Town:	Lakemont
Rating:
Directions:	From Lakemont, GA - Head southeast on S Main St/Old 441 S/Terrora Cir toward Ms Lamars Hill Ln - Continue to follow Old 441 S/Terrora Cir 0.2 mi Slight right onto Lake Rabun Rd
Total Hike Distance:	1.60 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy to Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Rabun Beach Campground
Trails Used:	Angel Falls Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams
Management:	U.S. Forest Service
Contact Information:	Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests 1755 Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30501 770 297-3000
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	This short 0.8 mile hike to Angel Falls begins near the back of Rabun Beach Campground and climbs gradually along Joe Creek. You will first pass an old stone box spring used by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) as you ascend. The spring was used to keep perishables cool when the CCC used the campground as a base camp for work in the early 1900’s. Panther Falls, the first waterfall on the trail, is just past the still running spring. There is a nice pool at the base of Panther Falls and a wooden bench is situated in to the hillside if you need a rest. From here, the trail is increasingly difficult and makes a series of short but steep climbs to the namesake Angel Falls. It is a larger waterfall but is more obstructed by vegetation and lacks the pool that collects at Panther Falls. Regardless, it’s worth the trip and there is also a small platform here where you can rest and enjoy the scenery. From Angel Falls, you backtrack to the campground to complete the hike.