Georgia · Hiking

Falling Creek Trail

4.9 mi
loop
294 ft
climb
651 ft
high point
Loop
route
Feb–May, Sep–Dec
best months

Is Falling Creek Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Falling Creek Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Falling Creek Trail is a 4.9-mile loop in the Redlands Wildlife Management Area within the Oconee Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in Georgia. The land is managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route gains about 294 feet in elevation, with the high point at 651 feet and the low at 454 feet. The trail is rated moderate, and the steepest stretch comes at about 2.9 miles, where the grade reaches 9%. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Watkinsville show October highs around 74°F and lows near 52°F, and April highs near 73°F. July highs typically reach about 90°F. The trail is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced, and both horses and bikes are allowed. Indian Mounds Trail lies about 0.4 miles away. Big Creek, a canoeing route, is about 7 miles off. Dogwood Trail and Trove Paths are each roughly 10 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Dec

    Best time to visit Falling Creek Trail

    Best months: February–May and September–December. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      54° / 34°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      58° / 37°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      65° / 43°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 49°

      9 wet

    5. May

      81° / 58°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 66°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 69°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 68°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 63°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 52°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 42°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 37°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Watkinsville 5 Sse, GA, 6.6 mi away at 741 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Spring 2026 Forest-wide Fire Restrictions

      Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Order dated April 23, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Oct 13, 2026 · Forest Service