Potholes Falls

Roadside view. Near Highlands.

County: Macon 

Driving directions:

From US 64 in Highlands, head east on Horse Cove Road (Main Street) and descend into Horse Cove. Horse Cove Road ends at 4.55 miles where Whiteside Cove Road (SR 1606) turns left and Bull Pen Road (FR 1178) goes straight. Go straight on the unpaved Bull Pen Road. At 3 miles, you’ll come to a bridge over the Chattooga River. Park on the left before crossing the bridge. If there isn’t room, you’ll have to turn around and go back up the hill to the wide spot and park there. Parking is not allowed along the side of the road near the bridge. Potholes Falls is directly under the bridge.

 

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