6 Falls #2 on Waters Creek

Heavenly! Like its downstream sister, Falls #2 on Waters Creek is picture perfect. Lively and strong, this one keeps your attention. A popular swimming hole with the locals, it’s a great place to cool off from the heat of a sunny day.

Height: 20 feet

Beauty rating: Excellent

Distance: Roadside

Difficulty: Easy

Blaze color: No blazes

County: Lumpkin

Land status: National forest

Trail contact: Chattahoochee National Forest, Chattooga Ranger District; (706) 754-6221; www.fs.fed.us

FYI: Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a nominal day-use fee; restrooms and trash cans at parking area

Maps: DeLorme: Georgia Atlas & Gazetteer: Page 15 E7

Finding the trailhead: From the junction of US 19 and US 129 at Turner’s Corner, drive south on US 19 for 0.5 mile. Turn right onto Dicks Creek Road and travel 2.8 miles to a right turn into the parking area. From the parking area, head southwest across FS 34 and take one of the many short paths that lead to the base of Falls #2 on Waters Creek.

From the junction of US 19 and GA 60 north, drive north on US 19 for 4.7 miles. Turn left onto Dicks Creek Road and follow the directions above.

(Note: Dicks Creek Road becomes FS 34 after 2.2 miles.) GPS: N34 40.743 / W83 56.178

The Hike

Although the falls are visible from the road, to really appreciate them, take the very short walk from the parking area down to the base of Falls #2 on Waters Creek.

Many activities can be enjoyed within the Waters Creek Recreation Area. There’s a very small campground with only eight primitive campsites, but they are pristine sites right along the creek’s edge. The creek is considered one of Georgia’s trophy trout streams. However, be sure to check out the state fishing regulations before you break out your pole and your waders.

State of Georgia fishing regulations can be found at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources website (www.gadnr.org) or by visiting www.georgiawildlife.com.

Falls #2 on Waters Creek remains pure, despite the amount of traffic it sees.