Angel Falls Hike
Waterfall | Georgia
1.75 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 1.75 mi distance for this hike is verified (atlantatrails.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Angel Falls
Angel Falls is a waterfall in Georgia, on land managed by Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (Chattooga River Ranger District).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Angel Falls Trail: 1.75 miles round trip, from Angel Falls Trailhead (Rabun Beach Campground Loop 2). Distance from atlantatrails.com.
Before You Go
- Parking in the campground or using campground facilities costs $5 per vehicle. (fs.usda.gov)
- Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail. (atlantatrails.com)
- Outside the campground there is a free trailhead parking area that is open year-round. (fs.usda.gov)
- The campground trailhead in Loop 2 is not available during the winter season. (fs.usda.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (Chattooga River Ranger District) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Angel Falls?
The Angel Falls Trail to Angel Falls is 1.75 miles round trip.
Where does the Angel Falls hike start?
It starts from Angel Falls Trailhead (Rabun Beach Campground Loop 2).
Is there a fee to hike to Angel Falls?
Parking in the campground or using campground facilities costs $5 per vehicle.
Are dogs allowed on the Angel Falls trail?
Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Angel Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- atlantatrails.com
- Distance
- atlantatrails.com
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Angel Falls.