Located just a short drive from Hart County Georgia are an abundance of North Georgia waterfalls among the thousands of miles of hiking trails. Waterfalls are one of nature’s most exquisite features, and are a great place to cool down after a long day’s hike. Some of the well-known waterfalls include, but are not limited to the following.

Toccoa Falls is to the west of Hart County, and at 186 feet it is one of the highest free-falling waterfalls east of Mississippi. Cascading waters fall an extra nineteen feet further than that of Niagara Falls. Entrance to the Toccoa Falls in located on the campus of Toccoa Falls College along a short paved pathway. A small admission is charged for all visitors.

Brasstown Falls offers visitors not one waterfall, but four. Brasstown Creek features three falls, while Little Brasstown Creek has another. Water tumbles an impressive 120 feet down three consecutive drops in a relatively private setting. Brasstown Falls is known for its simple beauty and easy access. This is a nice retreat from the real world for families, as the hike only takes a mere 20 minutes.

Riley Moore Falls extends 100 feet and is 12 feet in height on the Chauga River. The moderate hike along the newly constructed trail, which takes about 45 minutes, is defiantly worth the effort.

If you are looking for a place to spend the afternoon with your family, you might check out Station Cover Falls. The falls is found at the end of an easy to moderate 2-mile hike. Station Cove Falls is 60-feet tall and surrounded by towering pines. Station Cove Falls is a great retreat, especially during the spring, when wildflowers are in bloom.

Other wonderful falls near Hart County includes Longnose Falls, Bull Sluice, Fall Creek Falls, Long Creek Falls, and Panther Creek Trail and Falls. If you are in the area, check out these great scenic attractions.