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Waterfall GA Class V

Blue Hole Falls

High Shoals Creek - High Shoals Creek Trailhead to Hiwassee River to US 17 · GA

American Whitewater 34.8206, -83.7230

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Gauge Conditions

Hiwassee River at Riverside DR, near Hiawassee, GA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Blue Hole Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Blue Hols Falls is now free of wood and makes a nice easy big drop. Big and lethal High Shoals is only a few yards downstream.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.3 mi
Directions
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High Shoals Creek Trailhead to Hiwassee River to US 17
High Shoals Creek
III-IV+(V+) 4.7 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater