Gorge & Falls · Georgia

Cloudland Canyon

A 1,000-ft canyon with two waterfalls

TypeGorge & Falls
StateGeorgia
Best seasonSpring (full falls) & fall color
How to visitState park; parking fee; rim trails + steep waterfall stairs

A deep gorge cut into the western flank of Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia, with rim overlooks straight down 1,000 feet and a stair-stepped trail to the twin Cherokee and Hemlock Falls. Big scenery a short drive from Chattanooga.

The shot

The canyon from the West Rim at golden hour.

Nearby & worth pairing

  • Lookout Mountain
  • Chattanooga nearby
  • Ruby Falls
  • Rock City

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