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Tallulah Falls
Tallulah Falls State Park
(Tallulah Falls GA) 

Tallulah Falls, one of the deepest gorges east of the Mississippi River, has a lot of history. When we were doing our research to determine which waterfalls we would visit, we encountered several sources describing the "millions of steps to the bottom". Realizing that we would have to climb back up, we decided to pass on Tallulah Falls. True, we are in our seventies and you are probably almost half a century younger and in prime physical condition (though we aren't doing bad at all). But if you have young children - and they are really awed by waterfalls - be prepared to carry them.

Probably the besy summary of the history of Tallulah Falls is on the 'About North Georgia' web site: http://ngeorgia.com/parks/tallulah.html. We strongly recommend it even if you decide to not tackle the 'million' stairs. You can view the gorge in comfort with almost no effort - even see the waterfalls from a distance.

Perhaps someone will volunteer to submit a first-hand account of his/her visit to Tallulah Falls and we can publish it. Most of the reviews on this web site have been by other waterfalls enthusiasts. 

How about you?

How to get there:

From I-85 northbound (e.g., from Atlanta):

  • Take I85 north to the I-985 split.
  • Take the left lane exit onto I-985 and follow this Interstate to its end.
  • Continue on 4-lane US-23 all the way to Tallulah Falls.
  • Continue through Tallulah Falls to the entrance of Tallulah Falls State Park ( on your left). Just watch for the many signs.

From I-85 southbound (e.g., from Greenville SC):

  • Take I-85 south to exit 173.
  • Follow GA-17 west, through Boydville, to the junction of US-441 (about 24 miles).
    (about 11 miles from I85, GA-17 splits with GA-17-Alt going to Toccoa; you want to stay left remaining on GA-17)
  • Turn right and follow US-441 to Tallulah Falls.
  • Continue through Tallulah Falls to the entrance of Tallulah Falls State Park (on your left). Just watch for the many signs.

Links to photos:

For more information:

Tallulah Gorge State Park
P.O. Box 248
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
706-754-7970

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