Amicalola Falls State Park - Georgia
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N 34° 33.340 W 084° 15.055
16S E 752241 N 3827203
Amicalola Falls is located in on GA 52, north of Dawsonville, GA.
Waymark Code: WM4GNA
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2008
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Amicalola Falls is located in on GA 52, north of Dawsonville, GA. The coordinates of the base of the falls are N34 33.963 W84 14.717. You can drive to the base of the falls and to the top. There is also a trail connecting the base of the falls with the top.
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Amicalola Falls State Park is an 829-acre (3.35 km²) Georgia state park located between Ellijay and Dahlonega in Dawsonville, Georgia. The park's name is derived from a Cherokee language word meaning "tumbling waters". The park is home to a 729-foot (222-meter) waterfall, making it the highest in Georgia. It is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. An eight-mile trail that winds past Amicalola Falls and leads to Springer Mountain, famous for being the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, begins in the park. Amicalola Falls State Park also offers many hiking trails, a guest lodge, Restaurant, cabins, a shelter for long distance Appalachian Trail hikers, a campground and access to the eco-friendly Len Foote Hike Inn.
Park Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lodge open 24 hours
$3.00 entrance fee (day use)