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Waterfalls of North Georgia
From roaring waterfalls to gurgling cascades, the mountains of North Georgia offer some of the
best falls in the United States. Starting in the northeast corner of the state, 7 miles north of
Clayton (Rabun County) are Ada-hi Falls, in rugged Black Rock Mountain State Park. Highest in
elevation of all Georgia waterfalls, these high mountain falls have a relative low flow except after
a rain, when they come to life. (Waterfalls map link at bottom of page)
Traveling south, Georgia's most famous waterfalls, in Tallulah Gorge, have been attracting
visitors for hundreds of years. With the gorge dammed by Georgia Power in the early 20th
Century, the falls and tourists dried up. Now the site of our state's newest park, the falls are
once again flowing. In 1998 Georgia Power agreed to two different types of releases.
Whitewater releases, 500 cubic feet per second of water on Saturday and 700 cfs on Sunday,
occur on the first two weekends in April and the first three weekends in November. Aesthetic
flows, 200 cfs, are starting in Tallulah Gorge this fall. The aesthetic flows will happen each
weekend in Sept. starting Sept. 12 and 13. During the first three weeks of Oct. the releases will
be on Wed. and Fri. starting Oct. 7. Aesthetic flows will also be Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and then the
whitewater flows begin Nov. 7 and 8. During the releases the seven waterfalls in the gorge
attain their former beauty.
About three miles south of the gorge is the trailhead to the Panther Creek Falls. These broad,
wide falls offer excellent viewing and a challenging hike as well.
Throughout the Chattahoochee National Forest many smaller waterfalls make a pleasant end to
a hike. Alpine Helen boasts of a number of area waterfalls. Duke's Creek Falls (actually the
waterfall is on Davis Creek, a tributary) offer a long cascade down a near vertical wall. Gold has
been taken from this creek for almost 500 years. Nearby is Raven Cliffs, arguably one of the
most unusual waterfalls in the world. Water appears to come from a crack in a rock at an
unbelievable volume.
Anna Ruby Falls
Georgia's most popular falls.A rare double waterfall, most popular in the state, Anna Ruby Falls,
is just north of the bavarian village. Other falls in the area include Horse Trough Falls, in the
Mark Trail Wilderness. The bridge at the beginning of the short trek to the falls is notable. It is
the first bridge across Georgia's Chattahoochee River.
Further east and south lies DeSoto Falls. This hike features two separate falls, both easily
accessible.
Our route now makes a beeline to Georgia's Amicalola Falls. Located in Dawson County, these
falls were called "tumbling waters" by the Cherokee. Tallest of all waterfalls east of the
Mississippi, Amicalola is at the end of the Southern Terminus Access Trail for the Appalachian
Trail.
Our path continues west to Keown Falls, another example of high-mountain falls, frequently dry,
especially at the end of the summer. Rangers in the area post a courtesy sign at the beginning
of the path indicating present waterflow.
Cloudland Canyon offers a challenging hike to the bottom of Sutton Gulch and two spectacular
falls that over millions of years have carved Georgia's best kept secret
No mention of waterfalls in Georgia would be complete without a mention of the most famous
underground waterfalls in the world. Although not actually in the state, Ruby Falls is a scant two
miles north of the border in Chattanooga, Tennessee. These full, rich falls are at the end of
paved, level path through Lookout Mountain Caverns. Over the past 70 years these falls have
consistantly been one of the top attractions in the world.
From roaring waterfalls to gurgling cascades, the mountains of North Georgia offer some of the
best falls in the United States. Starting in the northeast corner of the state, 7 miles north of
Clayton (Rabun County) are Ada-hi Falls, in rugged Black Rock Mountain State Park. Highest in
elevation of all Georgia waterfalls, these high mountain falls have a relative low flow except after
a rain, when they come to life. (Waterfalls map link at bottom of page)
Traveling south, Georgia's most famous waterfalls, in Tallulah Gorge, have been attracting
visitors for hundreds of years. With the gorge dammed by Georgia Power in the early 20th
Century, the falls and tourists dried up. Now the site of our state's newest park, the falls are
once again flowing. In 1998 Georgia Power agreed to two different types of releases.
Whitewater releases, 500 cubic feet per second of water on Saturday and 700 cfs on Sunday,
occur on the first two weekends in April and the first three weekends in November. Aesthetic
flows, 200 cfs, are starting in Tallulah Gorge this fall. The aesthetic flows will happen each
weekend in Sept. starting Sept. 12 and 13. During the first three weeks of Oct. the releases will
be on Wed. and Fri. starting Oct. 7. Aesthetic flows will also be Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and then the
whitewater flows begin Nov. 7 and 8. During the releases the seven waterfalls in the gorge
attain their former beauty.
About three miles south of the gorge is the trailhead to the Panther Creek Falls. These broad,
wide falls offer excellent viewing and a challenging hike as well.
Throughout the Chattahoochee National Forest many smaller waterfalls make a pleasant end to
a hike. Alpine Helen boasts of a number of area waterfalls. Duke's Creek Falls (actually the
waterfall is on Davis Creek, a tributary) offer a long cascade down a near vertical wall. Gold has
been taken from this creek for almost 500 years. Nearby is Raven Cliffs, arguably one of the
most unusual waterfalls in the world. Water appears to come from a crack in a rock at an
unbelievable volume.
Anna Ruby Falls
Georgia's most popular falls.A rare double waterfall, most popular in the state, Anna Ruby Falls,
is just north of the bavarian village. Other falls in the area include Horse Trough Falls, in the
Mark Trail Wilderness. The bridge at the beginning of the short trek to the falls is notable. It is
the first bridge across Georgia's Chattahoochee River.
Further east and south lies DeSoto Falls. This hike features two separate falls, both easily
accessible.
Our route now makes a beeline to Georgia's Amicalola Falls. Located in Dawson County, these
falls were called "tumbling waters" by the Cherokee. Tallest of all waterfalls east of the
Mississippi, Amicalola is at the end of the Southern Terminus Access Trail for the Appalachian
Trail.
Our path continues west to Keown Falls, another example of high-mountain falls, frequently dry,
especially at the end of the summer. Rangers in the area post a courtesy sign at the beginning
of the path indicating present waterflow.
Cloudland Canyon offers a challenging hike to the bottom of Sutton Gulch and two spectacular
falls that over millions of years have carved Georgia's best kept secret
No mention of waterfalls in Georgia would be complete without a mention of the most famous
underground waterfalls in the world. Although not actually in the state, Ruby Falls is a scant two
miles north of the border in Chattanooga, Tennessee. These full, rich falls are at the end of
paved, level path through Lookout Mountain Caverns. Over the past 70 years these falls have
consistantly been one of the top attractions in the world.
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| 5. Dukes Creek 6. Raven Cliff 7. Anna Ruby 8. Horse Trough |
Our journey is complete. We have traveled more than 300 miles across North Georgia to visit
beautiful waterfalls, falls that are related to our history or falls at the end of a challenging hike.
The great thing, though, is we haven't told you about all of them. There are many others to
explore. In fact, there's a path right up the road, just around the corner...
beautiful waterfalls, falls that are related to our history or falls at the end of a challenging hike.
The great thing, though, is we haven't told you about all of them. There are many others to
explore. In fact, there's a path right up the road, just around the corner...
| 1. Ada-hi Falls 2. Tallulah Gorge 3. Panther Creek 4. Toccoa Falls |
| 9. Amicalola Falls 10. Keown Falls 11. Cloudland Canyon 12. Ruby Falls |
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