Cascade Falls (Pine Mountain) Hike
Waterfall | Georgia
3.75 mi round trip
Cascade Falls (Pine Mountain) Hike at a Glance
The Cascade Falls (Pine Mountain) hike via the Pine Mountain Trail is 3.75 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,100 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Pine Mountain Trail |
| Distance | 3.75 mi round trip |
Your time: about 1 h 15 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 35 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 710 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 3.75 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 Cascade Falls (Pine Mountain)
Cascade Falls (Pine Mountain) is a waterfall in Georgia, on land managed by F.D. Roosevelt State Park.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Pine Mountain Trail: 3.75 miles round trip, from WJSP tower and roadside park picnic area. Distance from atlantatrails.com.
Before You Go
- The fee is $10, or it is included with a Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites membership. (atlantatrails.com)
- Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail. (atlantatrails.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check F.D. Roosevelt State Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Cascade Falls (Pine Mountain)?
The Pine Mountain Trail to Cascade Falls (Pine Mountain) is 3.75 miles round trip.
Where does the Cascade Falls (Pine Mountain) hike start?
It starts from WJSP tower and roadside park picnic area.
Is there a fee to hike to Cascade Falls (Pine Mountain)?
The fee is $10, or it is included with a Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites membership.
Are dogs allowed on the Cascade Falls (Pine Mountain) 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 Cascade Falls (Pine Mountain) 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.