Lula Falls Hike
Waterfall | Georgia
4.2 mi round trip
Lula Falls Hike at a Glance
The Lula Falls hike via the Lula Lake Land Trust trail is 4.2 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,350 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Lula Lake Land Trust trail |
| Distance | 4.2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 1 h 25 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 45 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 790 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 4.2 mi distance for this hike is verified (lulalake.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Lula Falls
Lula Falls is a waterfall in Georgia, on land managed by Lula Lake Land Trust.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Lula Lake Land Trust trail: 4.2 miles round trip, from Lula Lake Land Trust parking lot. Distance from lulalake.org.
Before You Go
- There is a $16.00 Conservation Use Fee per reservation. (lulalake.org)
- Dogs are welcome on a leash, and owners should pick up after them. (lulalake.org)
- Lula Lake is open to the general public only on the first and last weekends of each month. (lulalake.org)
- Swimming in Lula Lake is not allowed at any time, and visitors are asked not to swim dogs. (lulalake.org)
- Parking on Lula Lake Road is not allowed at any time, and citations will be issued. (lulalake.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Lula Lake Land Trust for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Lula Falls?
The Lula Lake Land Trust trail to Lula Falls is 4.2 miles round trip.
Where does the Lula Falls hike start?
It starts from Lula Lake Land Trust parking lot.
Is there a fee to hike to Lula Falls?
There is a $16.00 Conservation Use Fee per reservation.
Are dogs allowed on the Lula Falls trail?
Dogs are welcome on a leash, and owners should pick up after them.
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 Lula Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- lulalake.org
- Distance
- lulalake.org
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
- 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 Lula Falls.