Ch.72 - High Shoals & Blue Hole Falls

6:30am meetup at Publix Pleasant Hill with a 6:45am departure - Publix 1625 Pleasant Hill Rd #200, Duluth GA 30096

8:30am arrival at the 1333 Indian Grave Gap Rd, Hiawassee GA 30546 trailhead.

2.6 mile out and back - moderate

Elevation Gain 577ft. 

Parking is VERY limited so early arrival is key. 

After a drive through a small creek, the unpaved road to trailhead is rough. For those in small cars can opt to park by the creek and carpool or walk the mile on the forest road to the trailhead. Downhill hike along the creek to two beautiful falls. Uphill hike on the return. Hiking poles and sticks recommended.

There is a restroom on site.

Ch8sing Waterfalls is an amazing experience.  It is typically an all-day adventure.  We will not rush or hurry the process. We encourage you not to plan an event the day of the ch8se, as you are not guaranteed to return on time. We embr8ce the ch8se in a way that welcomes healing and restoration.  There is no rushing universal intentions. Please keep this in mind and alert your family accordingly.

Don't forget to pack any emergency medicine and essentials items.  I recommend investing in a RoadiD device. It allows you to wear your emergency contacts, and essential medical alerts on you in the event it is ever needed, whether you are hiking with us, or just out living life.  If you do not own a RoadID device, please be sure to have your emergency contacts listed on a piece of paper enclosed in a Ziploc bag in your backpack.

** You MUST bring ample hydration and hearty snacks.  I recommend Gatorade, Powerade, or water with electrolytes. You will want at minimum 48ozs. or three 16oz water bottles. Additionally, grab some hearty power bars, nuts, and/or protein snacks for energy. *Pack Your Lunch - We will take up space in community after the Ch8se and  share a meal, reflections and giveaways at a space on the property.  Bring a chair and/or cushion to sit on for lunch.

If you are unsure how to pack, our friends at REI have created this great check list for reference:  Day Hiking Check List

If you are sharing on social media, help us share our shine by attaching the following hashtags to your posts:  #ch8singwaterfalls, #embr8cethech8se, #brownfacesingreenspaces. 

Don’t be surprised if your reel or post is re-shared on our IG to our 8.8K followers. You can even tag Ch8sing Waterfalls and invite us as collaborators. We love to share ALL OF OUR SHINE!!! Thank you for helping us extend our reach and intentionally Increase The Brown Faces In Green Spaces.

*This is our Give Back, Ch8se Embr8ce.  Please help us help a family in need by donating the following items:

• Non-perishable food items.
• Toiletries
• Coats / Jackets / Blankets

We look forward to Embr8cing The Ch8se with you soon.