Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon) Hike
Waterfall · about 90 ft high | Georgia
2 mi round trip
Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon) Hike at a Glance
The Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon) hike via the Waterfalls Trail is 2 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 90 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,540 ft |
| Trail | Waterfalls 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 (gadnrle.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon)
Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon) is a waterfall in Georgia, about 90 feet high, on land managed by Cloudland Canyon State Park (Georgia State Parks). Its height is from en.wikipedia.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Waterfalls Trail: 2 miles round trip, from Main Trailhead. Distance from gadnrle.org.
Before You Go
- The park recommends dog owners carry their pet or choose a different trail. (gadnrle.org)
- The trail includes 600 metal stair steps that can be difficult for dogs. (gadnrle.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Cloudland Canyon State Park (Georgia State Parks) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon)?
The Waterfalls Trail to Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon) is 2 miles round trip.
Where does the Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon) hike start?
It starts from Main Trailhead.
How tall is Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon)?
Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon) is about 90 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon) trail?
The park recommends dog owners carry their pet or choose a different 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 Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon) Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- gadnrle.org
- Distance
- gadnrle.org
- 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.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Hemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon).