Sky Valley Overlook — Attraction in Sky Valley

We made our first trek into the state of Georgia in search of a waterfall and hike. We found both here!

We parked at a pullover about a mile from the actual waterfall and walked/hiked to the waterfall. It was more like a walk than a hike. I just wore tennis shoes. The trail was foe the most part an easy walk. The trail is level and well maintained other than being a little muddy due to previous rain the day before.

Along the walk, you'll see a covered bridge - which is currently condemned due to erosion, I assume maybe from Hurricane Helena, but I'm only guessing. You'll also see a man-made damn structure, which I'm not sure what the purpose is for.

Arriving at the waterfall, you'll see a beautiful waterfall certainly worth the walk! But if you don't want to walk to the waterfall, you can actually drive to it. Not far from this waterfall is a parking lot and picnic area. To get to this pva by car, you have to follow the GPS directions, which will lead you through a golfing community and down a dead-end road, which leads to the waterfall.

We walked out to the falls, then went back to our car and drove to the picnic area by car for a picnic lunch.

All in all, a nice walk and...

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