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PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS – CHATTOCONEENF
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(34°33.81´N 84°14.66´W) is aptly (34°45.83´N83°42.73´W), near Helen, WATERFALL HIKES
named “tumbling waters” by the is in the Chattahoochee National Forest
Cherokee with a stunning drop of at Unicoi State Park and features a rare
729 feet just outside of Dawsonville. set of twin waterfalls falling side by
Georgia has built a state park around side. The cascading waters are formed
the falls that allows hikers to start at by two different creeks: Curtis Creek
the base and hike all the way up more has the longest drop of 153 feet and
than 600 stair steps to the top of York Creek has a beautiful fall of just
the cascade. Handicapped visitors or over 50 feet before they join to flow
anyone can easily take a 1/2-mile hike into the Smith Lake. The 1/2-mile trail
to see the middle of the falls and take (.9 mile round trip) is uphill, but it is
photos that will capture the memories. paved; while not easy, it is wheelchair
Dog friendly. Also at the site is an and stroller friendly, with two viewing
Adventure Lodge. Amicalola Falls platforms along the way. Dog friendly.
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