Lake Rabun Beach Campground & Recreation Area
On-site & Nearby Trails
Explore Waterfall Trails and North Georgia Mountain Hikes
North Georgia offers plenty of trails and waterfall hikes, all located near Lake Rabun. The most popular on-site trail is Angel and Panther Falls.Â
On-Site Trails at Lake Rabun Beach
Angel Falls/Panther FallsÂ
Length:Â 1.75 miles round trip
Difficulty:Â Moderate – the first stretch to Panther Falls is easier, while the push to Angel Falls gains more elevation with stone stairs and metal cables.
Surface:Â Uneven terrain, rocky and rooty.Â
Trailhead Location: Near the visitor center
Estimated Time:Â 30-75 minutes
Nearby Trails Worth Adding to Your Visit
Hurricane Falls Trail Â
Length:Â About 2.25 miles round trip
Difficulty: Difficult – requires descending hundreds of metal stairs and crossing an 80-foot suspension bridge that sways above the roaring water.
Surface: Uneven terrain, rocky and rooty.Â
Estimated Time:Â 60 -75 minutes
Hurricane Falls Trail Â
Length: About 2.25 miles round trip
Difficulty: Difficult – requires descending hundreds of metal stairs and crossing an 80-foot suspension bridge that sways above the roaring water.
Surface: Uneven terrain, rocky and rooty.Â
Estimated Time: 60 -75 minutes
Tallulah Gorge and North and South Rim Loop TrailÂ
Length: 1.9-mile loop
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated Time: 1-1.5 hours
*A permit is required to enter the gorge floor along this route. Please see the park website for more permit information.Â
Tallulah Gorge Overlooks Trail
Length: 2.6-mile loop
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated Time: 1.5-2 hours
*To ensure the safety of animals, pets are not allowed on the gorge floor, Sliding Rock Trail, and Hurricane Falls staircase leading to the suspension bridge. However, leashed pets are welcome on the rim trails.Â