Crossing creek at the beginning
Bridge crossing at base of falls trail
Boulders with falls in background
Viewing platform of falls
View of Base of falls on bridge
Wooded trail heading down
Split tree just off trail
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Amicalola Falls - Falls Trail and Laurel Trail

Dawsonville, Georgia, USA

Amicalola Falls - Falls Trail and Laurel Trail

Length2.2 mi
Elev. Gain583.8 ft
Est. Steps5000

Park

Restrooms

Parking

Drinking water

Playground

Places to sit

Kid friendly

Dog friendly

Scenic view

Forest

Lake or River

Created by FF
Introduction
Amicalola Falls - Falls Trail and Laurel Trail is a 2.2 mile (5,000-step) route located near Dawsonville, Georgia, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 583.8 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Amicalola Falls State Park is located off Hwy 52 between Dahlonega and Ellijay. This roughly two mile route highlights Amicalola creek and falls as well as the surrounding forest. The route is mostly gravel and dirt trails with a roughly half mile section of paved trail. The first half of the route has moderate elevation gain. There are bathrooms and water fountains at the visitors center at the beginning of the route. There is several resting spots with views and benches on the way up the paved section of trail. Wear a good sturdy hiking shoe. The route begins just outside the visitor center on the Spring Creek Trail. You will follow it for about a half a mile to the base of Falls Trail where the trail changes from dirt/gravel to pavement. At this point the trail starts ascending to the base of the falls. In approximately half of a mile you will reach the base of the falls viewing bridge. Keep going straight across the bridge on the recycled tire trail.From the end of the trail you will pick up the Laurel Trail heading down through the forest for the final 3/4 of a mile.This route is suitable to kids and dogs on leashes but not to wheelchairs or strollers.
Waypoints

Start Point

Waypoint 1

Parking, restrooms and water fountains, visitors center

Waypoint 2

Trail head

Waypoint 3

Go right to top of falls trail

Waypoint 4

Falls view point

Waypoint 5

Laurel Trail

Waypoint 6

Go right to parking

End Point

Route Details

Length

2.2 mi

Elev. Gain

583.8 ft

Est. Steps

5000
Created by
FF
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