Hemlock Falls is a roughly 15-foot block waterfall on Moccasin Creek near Lake Burton, reached by a trail that follows the creek upstream through rhododendron and hemlock forest. The trailhead is just off GA 197 near Moccasin Creek State Park in Rabun County.
At 15 ft, it stands above roughly 7% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Its water comes from Moccasin Creek. You'll find it in Rabun, Georgia. It is protected within Moccasin Creek State Park / Chattahoochee National Forest.
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 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Clarkesville, the closest town.
When to go: Spring (Mar-May). Like most waterfalls, Hemlock Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
