Jacks River Falls Hike
Waterfall | Georgia
9 mi round trip
Jacks River Falls Hike at a Glance
The Jacks River Falls hike via the Beech Bottom Trail is 9 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,560 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Beech Bottom Trail |
| Distance | 9 mi round trip |
Your time: about 3 h of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 3 h 45 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 1,700 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 9 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 Jacks River Falls
Jacks River Falls is a waterfall in Georgia, on land managed by Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (Cohutta Wilderness).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Beech Bottom Trail: 9 miles round trip, from Beech Bottom Trailhead. Distance from atlantatrails.com.
Before You Go
- Parking at the Beech Bottom trailhead is free. (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 Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (Cohutta Wilderness) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Jacks River Falls?
The Beech Bottom Trail to Jacks River Falls is 9 miles round trip.
Where does the Jacks River Falls hike start?
It starts from Beech Bottom Trailhead.
Is there a fee to hike to Jacks River Falls?
Parking at the Beech Bottom trailhead is free.
Are dogs allowed on the Jacks River 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 Jacks River Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- atlantatrails.com
- Distance
- atlantatrails.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 Jacks River Falls.