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(34°40.63´N 83°23.29´W), off Hurricane Falls WATERFALL HIKES
Highway 441, 14 miles north of Cornelia (Parking area: 34°44.419´N
in Northeast Georgia is one of the 83°23.388´W). Tallulah Gorge in
broadest waterfalls in the state. The Rabun County offers more than 15
hike to the falls is just over 3 miles miles of hiking. We recommend
(6.8 miles round trip), meandering warming up with the 1.12-mile (2.25-
through the forest, and is a favorite mile round trip) hike to Hurricane
for backpackers. You may see wildlife Falls. Although it is rated at moderate
during the hike to the falls. Waters difficulty, this hike begins with a steep
cascade down multiple tiers in its gorge descent on metal stairs to a
journey to end in a large, sandy pool swaying suspension bridge that carries
open for swimming. Free tent camping you across the 1,000-foot-deep gorge.
is available on a first come, first Six waterfalls decorate this beautiful
served basis. Dog friendly. Tallulah Gorge Hurricane Falls state park. Not dog friendly.
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