Holcomb Creek Falls Hike
Waterfall | Georgia
2 mi loop
Holcomb Creek Falls Hike at a Glance
The Holcomb Creek Falls hike via the Holcomb Creek Trail is 2 mi loop.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 2,420 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Holcomb Creek Trail |
| Distance | 2 mi loop |
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 (discovergeorgiaoutdoors.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Holcomb Creek Falls
Holcomb Creek 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 Holcomb Creek Trail: 2 miles as a loop, from Holcomb Creek Trailhead (Hale Ridge Road / FS 7 at FS 86). Distance from discovergeorgiaoutdoors.com.
Before You Go
- Admission is free. (exploregeorgia.org)
- 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 Holcomb Creek Falls?
The Holcomb Creek Trail to Holcomb Creek Falls is 2 miles as a loop.
Where does the Holcomb Creek Falls hike start?
It starts from Holcomb Creek Trailhead (Hale Ridge Road / FS 7 at FS 86).
Is there a fee to hike to Holcomb Creek Falls?
Admission is free.
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 Holcomb Creek Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- discovergeorgiaoutdoors.com
- Distance
- discovergeorgiaoutdoors.com
- 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 Holcomb Creek Falls.