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TALLULAH GORGE

LOCATION:  Northeast Georgia
HIKE STARTS:  US 441
HIKE ENDS:  Tallulah River
TOTAL DISTANCE:  0.6 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  In and Out, Backtrack Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Very Difficult
TRAILS USED:  Gorge Floor Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Moderate to Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Tallulah Gorge State Park

HIGHLIGHTS:  In the late 1800's, Tallulah Gorge was North Georgia's first tourist attraction and it drew thousands every week with the arrival of the Tallulah Gorge Railroad. The hard granite walls form steep cliffs that astounded early settlers. This short hike drops over 550 feet into the ravine for a look at the numerous cliffs, pools, waterfalls, and boulders of Tallulah Gorge. It is a strenuous route that ends at Sliding Rock on the gorge floor.

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  March 31, 1997 (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map*, location map, park map, profile map*, TopoZone map
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bullet click to access the guidebook Hiking Trails of North Georgia which has details on this destination
bulletclick for other Georgia hiking and backpacking books
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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