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Updated July 2026

Cochrans Falls

Dawson County, Georgia — about 600 ft, among the tallest.

Cochrans Falls is a long cascade near Dawsonville with a total drop reported around 600 feet, ranking it among the tallest waterfalls in Georgia. The unofficial route follows a near-level forest road before a very steep, treacherous final descent suited only for experienced hikers.

Height
600 ft
Type
Cascade
Access
Backcountry
Trail
4.6 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
Not documented
Best season
Late winter/spring high flow (Feb-Apr)
Land manager
Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area
Watercourse
Cochran Creek

Before you go

Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cochrans Falls drops about 600 feet. That makes it the 18th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 98% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.

The Cochrans Falls Trail (unofficial, from Blackhawk Road) reaches it about 4.6 miles (out-and-back), rated strenuous. The nearest town is Dawsonville. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area for closures and current conditions.

Late winter/spring high flow (Feb-Apr). Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.

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