.jpg/1920px-Dukes_Creek_Falls_(18845491744).jpg)
Dukes Creek Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 150 ft high | Georgia
2 mi round trip
Dukes Creek Falls Hike at a Glance
The Dukes Creek Falls hike via the Dukes Creek Trail is 2 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 150 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Dukes Creek Trail |
| Distance | 2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 40 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 50 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 380 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 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 Dukes Creek Falls
Dukes Creek Falls is a waterfall in Georgia, about 150 feet high, on land managed by Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Its height is from atlantatrails.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Dukes Creek Trail: 2 miles round trip, from Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area. Distance from atlantatrails.com.
Before You Go
- The day-use fee is $4 per vehicle per day, and Senior and Access passes are accepted. (fs.usda.gov)
- Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail. (atlantatrails.com)
- The recreation area is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. (fs.usda.gov)
- The site is day-use only, with no overnight parking and no camping. (fs.usda.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Dukes Creek Falls?
The Dukes Creek Trail to Dukes Creek Falls is 2 miles round trip.
Where does the Dukes Creek Falls hike start?
It starts from Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area.
How tall is Dukes Creek Falls?
Dukes Creek Falls is about 150 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Dukes Creek Falls?
The day-use fee is $4 per vehicle per day, and Senior and Access passes are accepted.
Are dogs allowed on the Dukes Creek 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 Dukes Creek Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- atlantatrails.com
- Distance
- atlantatrails.com
- Falls height
- atlantatrails.com
- Falls location
- geo.mytopo.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Dukes Creek Falls.