How do you get to Amicalola Falls?

It's near Dawsonville, Georgia — moderate hike, about 1 miles round trip.

Roamward

Moderate hike

Amicalola Falls

Q: When is the best time to see Amicalola Falls?

Spring & fall. the tallest cascade in the Southeast; staircases climb beside it.

Near Dawsonville, Georgia

Height729 ft

AccessModerate hike

Trail1 mi round trip

Best seasonSpring & fall

the tallest cascade in the Southeast; staircases climb beside it.

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Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

Amicalola Falls

Plan it. Then take it on the road.