Angel Falls is an approximately 50-foot cascade on Joe Branch reached near the 0.9-mile mark at the upper end of the Angel Falls Trail from Lake Rabun Beach Campground. It is the steeper, higher of the two falls paired on this Chattahoochee National Forest hike.
At 50 ft, it stands above roughly 42% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Angel Falls sits on Joe Branch. You'll find it in Rabun, Georgia. It is protected within Chattahoochee National Forest (USFS).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Plan for a moderate hike; sturdy shoes, water, and a little time on the trail are worth bringing. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 2.3 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Lakemont, the closest town.
When to go: Spring (Mar-May). Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
