To reach these falls and the nearby picnic area near the Cohutta Wilderness Area follow Hwy. 52 out of Elijay about 5 miles and turn right on Gates Chapel Rd. Continue on Gates Chapel Rd. to FS 90 following signs towards Conasauga Lake on FS 90. Turn right onto FS 68 and continue to Barnes Creek picnic area and falls on the right.

GPS and Topo data: Falls and picnic area - N34° 49.57' W84° 34.94'

Continuing up the mountain on FS 68 a short distance after leaving the Barnes Creek Falls and picnic area the overlook on the left has this view of the valley and Fort Mountain in the distance.