Amicalola Falls State Park
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Amicalola Falls State Park is an 829-acre (3.35 km²) Georgia state park located between Ellijay and Dahlonega. The park's name is derived from a Cherokee language word meaning "tumbling waters". The park is home to 729-foot (222-meter) waterfalls, making them the highest in Georgia. They are considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia.
The park contains an eight-mile trail that leads to both Amicalola Falls and the in-park Springer Mountain, famous for being the southern end of the Appalachian Trail.
The park also offers many hiking trails, a guest lodge, and accommodations at the new Len Foote Hike Inn.
[edit] Facilities
- 24 tent/trailer/RV sites
- lodge
- 20-room inn
- 14 cottages
- 3 playgrounds
- 4 picnic shelters
- 1 group shelter
[edit] Annual events
- The Bear Facts
- Backpacking Clinic
- Wilderness Survival
- Foxfire Folk Skills
- Dangerous Critters
- Mountain Adventures
