Elise Falls, Smith Creek Preserve The .8-mile trail to Elise Falls at Smith Creek Preserve (Newton County, near Boxley) is a very enjoyable moderately challenging hike. The highlight of course is the beautiful Elise Falls and the neighboring Smith Creek area.
Smith Creek Preserve is owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy.
Check out Brent’s profile of the Elise Falls Trail here.
Elise Falls Trail along Smith Creek. Note the yellow blaze. These are some photos I took of Elise Falls Trail on April 19 and August 3, 2018.
Trail starts on the other side of this gate. Parking is nearby. Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve. The first part of the hike, starting at the gate, is a dirt road. It is a pretty area though. Sign indicating to turn left for Elise Falls. Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve. Elise Falls Trail along Smith Creek in August. This is near where the trail turns left and follows the stream up to Elise Falls. Elise Falls Trail. This is the stream leading up to Elise Falls. Elise Falls. Photo Gallery Click below for full-screen photo gallery.
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve
Last revised 1-18-2022.