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See 2 major sets of waterfalls on the 1.6 mile Angel Falls Trail. Along the way visitors will follow along shaded streams and pass by many sets of smaller waterfalls. |
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  Waterfall Description: Once reaching Panther Falls take a break on the bench at the base or continue up the trail to the observation deck in front of Angel Falls. The bench at the base of Angel Panther Falls offers hikers a chance to rest and relax before continuing up the trail to Angel Falls. This is not a short walk. Like most other Georgia waterfalls, you hear the roar of the rushing river along side the path. It is a moderate walk of about 1.6 miles round trip, following Joe Creek upstream, crossing a wooden bridge and climbing stone stairs into a forest of ferns, rhododendron and mountain laurel. Tennis shoes and other easy walking shoes are advised. Leashed dogs are welcome, but the footing can be tricky for them in a few spots.  Along the way, hikers pass small caves in the rock face, like the one pictured here, that black bears are known to use. As with any North Georgia mountain trail, stay alert for wildlife, keep a respectful distance, and make noise as you hike so bears have plenty of warning to move along.Panther Falls, the more accessible and scenic of the two, arrives first; Angel Falls, taller but partly obscured by dense rhododendron, is another short climb beyond it at the trail's end. Please see the video of Panther Falls at the bottom of this page. While you are here, you may also want to visit Minnihaha Falls that is close to these waterfalls. It is also a short walk to Minnihaha Falls from its' entrance. Hike Difficulty: Moderate Directions: Take HWY 441 toward Clayton. After crossing the Tallulah Falls Bridge, go 1.7 miles and turn left onto Old HWY 441. Proceed 2.5 miles and turn left onto Lake Rabun Road. Travel 5 miles to Rabun Beach Campground on the right. Angel Falls Trail begins near Area 2 in the campground. |
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Last updated: September 2026