The East Fork Chattooga River offers an easy 2. 5-mile hiking trail along the north bank starting from the Walhalla Fish Hatchery picnic area, which provides restrooms, drinking water, and a handicap-accessible fishing pier.

The trail passes through the scenic East Fork Gorge into the Ellicott Rock Wilderness Area and connects to the Chattooga River Trail system, making it accessible for both day hikers and backpackers seeking to explore this National Wild and Scenic River corridor.