Long Creek Falls is a tiered cascade near Three Forks in the Chattahoochee National Forest, reached via a short blue-blazed spur off the shared Appalachian and Benton MacKaye Trails. Reported heights range from about 25 to 50 feet depending on the source.
At 50 ft, it stands above roughly 42% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Long Creek Falls sits on Long Creek. You'll find it in Fannin, 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 1.9 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Blue Ridge, the closest town.
When to go: Spring (Mar-May). Like most waterfalls, Long Creek 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.
