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White County Parks & Recreation High Shoals Falls is at the northern end of the boundary. The campground is a scenic spot view and swimming in the lower area of
White County Parks & Recreation Department path at 1.2 miles, while Blue Hole Falls is best with easy access for either a weekend of the falls with just a short hike.
is committed to enhancing its services and viewed on the return trip. There are several camping or a quick hike to the falls. There US 19 Mount Pisgah Church Road
enriching the lives of the residents of White easily identifiable primitive campsites with are two waterfalls that can be easily viewed Dahlonega, GA 30533
County by providing safe and welcoming fire rings between the latter half of the trail along the DeSoto Falls trails. Trout fishing is Dukes Creek Falls Trails
Things To Do recreation opportunities include baseball, deck overlooks both falls and swimming is adjacent to the campground. Dukes Creek Falls Trail is a 2.5-mile
facilities and programming to help groups
popular along Frogtown Creek which flows
and High Shoals Creek. A small observation
of all ages to play, learn, and grow. Youth
US-129 | Cleveland, GA 30528
permitted at Blue Hole, which reaches depths
round-trip hike that offers exceptional
softball, basketball, volleyball, and more.
706-745-6928 | fs.usda.gov
of more than ten feet.
scenery and panoramic views of Mount
Active adults can enjoy fitness classes such as
Indian Grave Gap Road | Hiawassee, GA 30546
Yonah. The first portion of the trail is
water aerobics, dance cardio, yoga, and Tai-
ADA accessible and leads down to an
Dicks Creek Falls
Chi, among others.
Creek and the waterfalls.
The DeSoto Falls Recreation Area is off
Rabun County, Dicks Creek Falls is just north
A new sport to White County, pickleball, DeSoto Falls Recreation Area Not to be confused with Dicks Creek Falls in observation deck overlooking Dukes
which is a combination of tennis, badminton, Highway 129 just inside the National Forest of Dahlonega in Lumpkin County. Enjoy the Richard Russell Highway | Helen, GA 30545
and ping pong, can be played on six outdoor
courts or on the indoor courts during
scheduled times. For more information visit
yonahmtnpickleball.club.
In Summer 2019, White County
Parks & Recreation christened the Yonah
Preserve Sports Complex, a wagon wheel
baseball and softball complex for youth and
adults participating in local leagues
and tournaments.
327 Asbestos Road | Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-5275 | whitecounty.net/park-and-rec-home
Hiking Trails and Waterfalls
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail (AT) in Georgia extends
78.2 miles through the Chattahoochee-
Oconee National Forest, passing through
five federally designated wilderness areas,
a national recreation area, and a protected
corridor. The Trail follows the southernmost
segment of the Blue Ridge chain of the
Appalachian Mountains, reaching elevations
above 4,000 feet at several locations. With 50
miles of connected, maintained side trails,
hiking opportunities of challenge, variety, and
breathtaking views abound.

White County is 52 trail miles north of the
AT’s southern terminus on the summit of
Springer Mountain. There are several AT access
points in White County, including at Tesnatee
Gap in Cleveland and Unicoi Gap in Helen.

High Shoals Falls Trail
Home to two waterfalls, High Shoals Falls
Trail is worth the trip outside of White
County. The High Shoals Falls trailhead is
accessed via Indian Grave Gap Road (Forest
Service Road 283) in Towns County. The
access road can be challenging for vehicles
with two-wheel drive and in bad weather.
Once on the trail, you won’t be disappointed.

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