Name: Base-of-the-Falls Trail
Rating: 4.3

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Land Manager: Georgia DNR - Amicalola Falls State Park

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4.3 from 6 votes

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in Amicalola Falls State Park

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4.3 from 6 votes

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A steep set of steps ascend to Amicalola Falls.

Mar 10, 2017 near Dahlonega, GA

View of Amicalola Falls from West Ridge Trail

Nov 27, 2017 near Dahlonega, GA

Amicalola Falls State Park, North Georgia

Nov 29, 2018 near Dahlonega, GA

Nov 29, 2018 near Dahlonega, GA

View down Little Amicalola Creek to the Reflecting Pond

Nov 27, 2017 near Dahlonega, GA

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Aug 4, 2023

Guadalupe Ocampo

Oct 9, 2021

Andrew Larey

0.8mi — 0h 30m

Oct 2, 2020

Ch S

Jul 6, 2020

Angella Watson

The most impressive waterfall I've ever seen! Lots of stairs (174) but worth the gorgeous view the whole way. 1.4mi — 4h 30m

Jun 14, 2020

Tim Farquhar

Lots of stairs. Great view at top 0.9mi

Mar 7, 2020

Julie Espinosa

Amazing waterfall views 1.4mi

Sep 21, 2019

Brennen Graves

all stairs and strait up but absolutely beautiful 0.8mi — 2h 00m

Feb 18, 2019

Barry&Brittany Hall

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Base-of-the-Falls Trail

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