Tallulah Gorge State Park

Tallulah Gorge State Park is an amazing canyon in northeast Georgia. Located just off of 441 north of I-985, The Gorge is easily accessible by travelers. Once entering the park, you will find yourself at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Inside the center are exhibits that show the wildlife found in the area. There is also a film that you can watch about The Gorge along with restrooms and a gift shop.

There are several different hiking trails. The most popular trails are the North Rim, South Rim and the Hurricane Falls trails. There are several other trails available for hiking and mountain biking. Restrictive use times and permits are required for many of the other trails, so please check with the Interpretive Center before utilizing other trails.

The North and South Rim trails lead to 10 overlooks of The Gorge. Rated moderate, this trail is an excellent marked trail with beautiful views. This trail has a lot of options to turn around and go back, which makes it a great trail for beginner or novice hikers.

The Hurricane Falls trail is a challenging trail that follows over 1000 stairs with a suspension bridge crossing The Gorge. This trail is rated difficult and should not be attempted by beginner hikers or those with health issues. This hike is part of the Georgia State Canyon Climbers Club and will provide a challenge for all hikers.

Tallulah Gorge is worth hiking all seasons and many times to get the full experience of all the trails.