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1 Cloudland Canyon Directions: From Georgia Highway 136 at the 2 2 the falls from the historic Gate Cottage.
Waterfalls Trail Cloudland Canyon State Park south entrance, Although privately owned by the college,
turn on Cloudland Canyon Park Road and the falls is open to the public for a nominal
(34.834667, -85.480517) is a strenuous, drive north to the East Rim parking area entrance fee during regular operating hours.
two-mile round-trip hike that rewards you trailhead, approximately two miles. No swimming, wading, fishing, climbing, or
with two sizable waterfalls, Cherokee and Photo by Russell and Sydney Poore/Creative Commons hiking are allowed at the falls.
Hemlock Falls, cascading into the steep-
walled canyon. It is approximately a half Directions: From I-85 between Atlanta, GA
mile hike to Cherokee Falls, and a much and Greenville, SC, take Lavonia exit 173
steeper half mile further down to Hemlock and travel north on Georgia Highway 17
Falls. The trail includes 600 metal stair to Georgia Highway 145 N in Eastanollee. WATERFALL
steps that can be difficult for dogs; dog Highway 145 becomes Highway 106 and
owners should carry their pet or choose a then Highway 17 Alt on the north side of
Toccoa. In approximately one mile, turn left
different trail. onto Forrest Drive and then about a half
Cherokee Falls plunges from a rock mile on Kincaid Drive.
outcrop 60 feet into the pool that begins HIKES
Sitton’s Gulch Creek. Lichens, vines, and
colorful mosses cling to the canyon walls. 2 Toccoa Falls
Hemlock Falls drops more than 90 feet from
a rock outcrop. The flow of water over the (34.5941656, -83.3567409), at 186
falls varies significantly from week to week feet high, is one of the tallest (taller than
and month to month, but in general, winter Niagara Falls) freefalling waterfalls east of
and early spring offer the strongest and the Mississippi. Located on the campus of
most constant flow. Watch for slippery rocks Toccoa Falls College, an easily accessible
and fast-moving water. Cloudland Canyon pathway approximately 100 yards leads to
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