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(33.178333, -84.020533) refers to the In the early 1800s, this area was a
enormous, tumbling cascades on the prosperous industrial town with several HIKES
Towaliga River in Middle Georgia, between stores, a grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith
Atlanta and Macon, which are the namesake shop, shoe factory, and hotel. The
of the surrounding High Falls State Park. remains of a hydroelectric power plant
While these incredible falls are partially can be seen from the trails downriver
visible from the park’s bridge, the views are from the falls.
much more impressive from the Falls Trail.
Swimming in the river is NOT allowed and Directions: I-75 exit 198, travel
visitors must stay off the rocks and out of northeast on High Falls Road about 1.4
the water. miles to the gates of the state park. High Falls State Park
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