Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga) Hike
Waterfall · about 60 ft high | Georgia
1.2 mi round trip
Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga) Hike at a Glance
The Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga) hike via the Bartram Trail is 1.2 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 60 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,500 ft |
| Trail | Bartram Trail |
| Distance | 1.2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 25 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 30 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 230 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 1.2 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 Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga)
Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga) is a waterfall in Georgia, about 60 feet high, on land managed by Chattahoochee National Forest. Its height is from en.wikipedia.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Bartram Trail: 1.2 miles round trip, from Sandy Ford Road trailhead. Distance from atlantatrails.com.
Before You Go
- Parking at the trailhead is free. (atlantatrails.com)
- Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail. (atlantatrails.com)
- Construction along Sandy Ford Road may temporarily block access to the trailhead. (atlantatrails.com)
- Slippery rocks and fast-moving water can be extremely dangerous. (atlantatrails.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Chattahoochee National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga)?
The Bartram Trail to Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga) is 1.2 miles round trip.
Where does the Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga) hike start?
It starts from Sandy Ford Road trailhead.
How tall is Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga)?
Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga) is about 60 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga)?
Parking at the trailhead is free.
Are dogs allowed on the Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga) 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 Dick's Creek Falls (Chattooga) Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- atlantatrails.com
- Distance
- atlantatrails.com
- Falls height
- en.wikipedia.org
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
- 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.
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