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When my husband and I set out to find and take pictures of wheelchair accessible waterfalls in every U.S. state, we were excited about the challenge. We gave ourselves no time limit to accomplish our feat; however, we had one mutually agreed upon rule that dictated how long we would stay in any given area. That rule was to never shiver again. Needless to say, adhering to this rule presented a new challenge. The new challenge was to find a waterfall that was actually flowing. Visiting mid-west and eastern states during months that prevented us from shivering are the same months that are hot enough to dry up streams; hence, little or no water flow for waterfalls. The natural scenery and picturesque landscapes warrant a second visit in the early spring right after the snow melts.

Bob and Jan

Bob and Jan
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Friday, April 7, 2017

AMICALOLA FALLS - Amicalola Falls State Park

Amicalola Fall cascades more than 729 feet (from top to bottom), four times the height of Niagara Falls, making it the tallest southeast. Amicalola Falls is the high-point of Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia. The name comes from a Cherokee Indian word meaning "tumbling waters".

A $5.00 parking fee is due upon entry to the park. There are several parking lots, a store, a museum of wildlife in the park, and rangers on-site for any type of state park questions.






ACCESSIBILITY: Overlooks, platforms, bridges, trails, and a 625 step staircase provide spectacular scenery and access to the falls. A .3 mile ADA trail made of recycled tires offers easy entry to a bridge near the upper third of the falls. If you are physically-able, 625 steps span from the base to the top of the falls. Challengers can join the Canyon Climbers Club. Handicap Parking signs designate handicap parking in all parking lots.


 

FALL TYPE: Cascading: Water descends a series of rock steps.

An 8.5 mile trail leads to the southern end of the famous 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail.

A mountain-top lodge offers the comforts of a hotel and restaurant and picturesque views of the Georgia's Appalachian Mountains. Cottages and a campground offer countrified habitations.



 Park Phone: 706-265-4703

Address: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
280 Amicalola Falls State Park Road
Dawsonville, Georgia 30534

Directions: Travel 15 miles  N W of Dawsonville on Highway 52. Take Highway 53west to Hwy 183 to Hwy 52east.





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