Amicalola Falls State Park
Amicalola Falls State Park is the beginning part of the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail and is home to its namesake, Amicalola Falls.
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Amicalola Falls State Park Details
Amicalola Falls State Park is the beginning part of the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail and is home to its namesake, Amicalola Falls. The waterfall is one of the Seven Wonders of Georgia and reaches 792 feet in height making it the tallest in the state. The Cherokee word for "tumbling waters" is where the park's name is derived as they were the first to inhabit the area before settlers received the land during the Georgia Land Lottery. The 8-mile long trail traveling past the waterfall leads to the famous Springer Mountain where many Appalachian hikers begin their long treks.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Amicalola Falls State Park
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0.4 mi away
Amicalola Falls Trail
This trail takes you to see one of Georgias most breathtaking landmarks the Amicalola Falls.
0.6 mi away
Amicalola Falls
There is something magical about gazing up at Georgias tallest waterfall.
5.4 mi away
Appalachian Trail: Three Forks to Springer Mountain
A more rigorous workout through the Appalachians is this 8.6-mile trail.
7.8 mi away
Appalachian Trail: Long Creek Falls
Although this is only a minor section of the Appalachian trail, it could easily be one of the most magical.
9.6 mi away
Edge of the World (Amicalola River Trail)
Despite its name, this local swimming spot thankfully is not too difficult to reach.
