The Most Amazing State Park In Georgia

It really goes without saying that Georgia has some of the most phenomenal state parks in the entire country. Waterfalls in abundance, flora and fauna constantly changing, and miles upon miles of vast mountaintop views. Our parks are a hiker’s paradise or a perfect weekend getaway for the family. But really there is one park that keeps Georgians and out-of-towners alike coming back year after year. The one park that draws crowds every season for some serious mountain biking, hiking trails, rock climbing and even rafting and kayaking.

This park is none other than Tallulah Gorge State Park.

Many people may wonder, “Tallulah Gorge State Park gets all the attention! Why is it such an amazing state park?!”

Well, we’re glad you asked. Take a look at why, (if you live in Georgia,) you must visit Tallulah Gorge:

This sunrise peaking over the mountaintops, slowly melting the frost from the night before:

Flickr. Amish Patel

The suspension bridge over the cascading falls, which makes for the perfect photo op:

Flickr. Anish Patel

One of the six waterfalls throughout the park, where people slide down on warm days, into the pool below:

Flickr. Martin Bravenboer

An overhead view of the Tallulah River in all her glory:

Flickr. Alexander Lerch

Out of all the waterfalls in the park, it’s hard to choose which one is our absolute favorite.

Flickr. mpsutt

L’Eau d’Or Falls, one of the most frequented, and picturesque waterfalls in the entire state park:

Flickr. Jeff Gunn

Then there is the serenity that is readily available after hiking through the forest, to be left alone with the sounds of nature…

Flickr. Joe Clay

…and standing in front of a cascade of water, the only thing you see and hear for miles.

Flickr. Kenny Loggins

The ancient, yet gloriously wonderful 1,000-foot chasm carved over millions of years by the Tallulah River.

Flickr. Stanislav Vitebskiy

At the beginning of the 20th-century, Tallulah Falls was a bustling resort town that rivaled Niagra Falls. Just how many people walked these paths?

Flickr. Kate Fries

Tallulah Gorge State Park is one of the most wonderful places in all of Georgia. It’s the type of place that you can frequent no matter the season, no matter how many times you’ve visited before. There is always something new to discover.