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Join y'all for another Armchair Adventure as we venture deep into North Georgia's Tallulah Gorge State Park. Why Tallulah? Because in our opinion it's one of the most spectacular gorges in the eastern U.S, and is certainly the deepest east of the Mississippi at nearly 1,000 feet below the rim. So follow our virtual tour for breathtaking views, inviting swimming holes and cascading waterfalls.
For those who decide to make the trip in person, Tallulah offers an easy hike along the rim of the two-mile gorge, where you can peer down into and across the gorge from numerous overlooks and see the towers tight-wire walker George Wallenda used when he inched his way across the gorge in 1970.
The more sturdy of heart and foot will want to pick up the required permits and hike along the rough canyon floor. A rugged and seemingly vertical trail leads from the rim to the boulder-filled canyon floor, but once you've hit bottom, you'll be rewarded with swimming ponds, natural water slides and beautiful scenery.
The park is located on U.S. Highway 441 - the main route between Atlanta and the Great Smoky Mountains - between Clarkesville and Clayton, Ga. Facilities include more than 20 miles of hiking trails, 50 campsites ($8/night), an interpretive nature center and a 63-acre damned lake with a public beach. There is a $2/day parking fee. We've also heard that it's a great spot for mountain biking and climbing.
Photos by Vince Allen
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Boy, it's a long way down.
Don't forget to check out the official Tallulah Gorge web site.
You'll need to make sure that you have the Quicktime plug-in installed to view these panoramas.
You can grab it here.
For information, contact: Tallulah Gorge State Park; P.O. Box 248;Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
Park Office: 706-754-7970
Camping reservations: 706-754-7979
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