Snake Creek falls (Banning Mill) (6 falls)

6/25/2011 - went over to the other side of Atlanta to find some waterfalls at Banning Mill.  Banning Mill is an historical site that was once a busy mill area, but which is now in ruins.  The owners of the property have left the ruins intact, but have turned into an outdoors adventure area.  They have zip lines EVERYWHERE, a pool, hiking trails, horseback riding, and who knows what else!  If you'd like to know more, their website is: http://www.historicbanningmills.com/

I had found a website that said they have "lots" of small waterfalls.  I found 5, but it was SO hot that I didn't get to explore everywhere.  Will have to go back when it's cooler.  They charge $4 to use their hiking trails, which I didn't think was excessive, given how much there is to explore there. 

Check in and pay at the office, and be sure to check back in before you leave.

All the falls I got were on Snake Creek, except the last one - which is on a side creek, very close to Snake Creek, and there is a bridge over this same side creek from which you get a nice, close view of the falls.
GPS: 33°31'56"N 84°55'23"W

GPS: 33°31'55"N 84°55'22"W

GPS: 33°31'55"N 84°55'20"W
GPS: 33°31'56"N 84°55'20"W

 

GPS: 33°31'57"N 84°55'18"W

Directions and Information: from Carrollton, GA

• south on Alt US 27/GA 16
• left on Antioch Rd
• left on Banning Rd
• right on Horseshoe Rd
• office is at end of road

Note: On my map program is shows that Banning Rd. does all the way to US 27, but it doesn't - it's closed.  You have to turn on Antioch Rd. to get there.  The rail down to creek starts past outdoor theater at stairs down into the valley.  They can give you a map at the office.