Date: 07/15/2025
Name: High Shoals and Blue Hole Falls Trail
Distance: 3.8
Difficulty: Easy
Total Climbing Elevation: 617
Type: Out & Back
Notes: This was actually a two-trail hike, one on the High Shoals Falls trail and the second on the Unicoi Lake trail. Both were easy hikes. We had warm, 75°F-85°F temperatures and high humidity, but fortunately we also had high cover providing good shade. Access to the High Shoals Falls trail is via Indian Grave Gap Road. which required a ~12" to 15" shallow ford across the low flowing Hiwassee River. This Forest Service road receives heavy use and thus, is rutted extensively in places with numerous large exposed rocks requiring slow travel. The trail itself is also heavily used with lots of exposed roots in many places. This trail also includes Blue Hole Falls which can be accessed by either of two short unmarked side trails. Both falls have viewing platforms. The second hike around Unicoi Lake was cut short by construction at the beach area so we concluded our hike after returning to that trailhead. We found just a couple of blooming wildflowers today. Today's Hikers: Beth Hawkins, Jack Wintle, Vic Robson, Jack Treadman, Pam Hembree, Ken Kellerman & Cutie Pie, Jenny Bell, Edwin Pruitt, Angela Evans, Allyson Aldrich, Ken Pardue, Jane Voss, Mike Jones & Mike Bell.
AllTrails Link: High Shoals and Blue Hole Falls Trail near Hiwassee, GA
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