Minnehaha Falls
- Height
- 80 ft
- Hike
- 0.4 mi round trip
- Elevation gain
- 62 ft
- Road
- Gravel
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Minnehaha Falls drops about 80 ft on Falls Branch / Fall Branch in White County, Georgia. Reaching it is a 0.4 mi hike round trip with 62 ft of elevation gain.
Closures and warnings
Rocks at the base are slippery; stay off the cascade. Side paths to the creek can be muddy. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 80 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | Multi-tier stairstep cascades into a mossy pool. |
Access
| Hike | 0.4 mi round trip |
|---|---|
| Elevation gain | 62 ft |
| Road | Gravel |
| Road note | Bear Gap Road near Lake Rabun / Lakemont; last stretch unpaved. |
| Parking | Very small USFS roadside pullout (about 4 to 5 vehicles); overflow on shoulder when full. Free. |
| When it fills | Fills quickly on weekends. |
| Fee | Free |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest) |
| Restrooms | No |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | No |
| Picnic sites | No |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Minnehaha Falls open?
Rocks at the base are slippery; stay off the cascade. Side paths to the creek can be muddy. As of September 28, 2026.
How tall is Minnehaha Falls?
Minnehaha Falls drops about 80 ft.
How long is the hike to Minnehaha Falls?
It's a 0.4 mi hike round trip with 62 ft of elevation gain. The road in is gravel. Bear Gap Road near Lake Rabun / Lakemont; last stretch unpaved. Parking: Very small USFS roadside pullout (about 4 to 5 vehicles); overflow on shoulder when full. Free. Fills quickly on weekends.
Do you need a reservation for Minnehaha Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Minnehaha Falls?
Yes. Free.
When is Minnehaha Falls flowing?
Multi-tier stairstep cascades into a mossy pool.
What facilities are at Minnehaha Falls?
No restrooms, drinking water, and picnic sites.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Minnehaha Falls is inside Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests .
Just outside: Tray Mountain Wilderness (0.6 mi) .
Sources
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- https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/minnehaha-falls-georgia-trail/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.hikeDistanceMi / parking free, access.fee free / amenities none at trailhead)
- https://www.gawaterfalls.com/minnehaha-falls.html (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.heightFt / waterbodyName / flowNote)
- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/minnehaha-falls-trail (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.elevationGainFt / dogs allowed / hike distance)
- https://caitlynsadventures.com/how-to-visit-minnehaha-falls-georgia/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.parkingPattern / roadNote, hazardNote)
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