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At 3.9 miles, turn right at the trail intersection to go northwest on the Jacks River Trail (Waypoint 4). In a dark hallway of hemlocks and pines, the trail runs wide and flat, while Jacks River is visible below on the left. If you’re scouting spots to relax or camp, look left for flat clearings along the bank. At 4.4 miles, there is an immense clearing to the right where the river bends and Beech Creek feeds into Jacks River (Waypoint 5).

Jacks River Falls

To continue to the falls, go northwest, crossing Beech Creek to walk the rocky path along Jacks River. The path briefly takes a steep climb along the bluff and drops down to a set of falls that feed a large pool. Less than 100 feet farther, at 4.5 miles, are the major falls where whitewater spills over vertical rock until its final leap into a wide pool (Waypoint 6). To return to the trailhead, retrace your steps upstream to cross Beech Creek and take the Beech Bottom Trail back to the trailhead.

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1. N34º 59.430' W84º 35.273'