Amicalola Falls

Amicalola Falls is a 729-foot (222 m) waterfall on Amicalola Creek in Dawson County, Georgia, United States. It the highest waterfall in Georgia and is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia.[1] The name "Amicalola" is derived from a Cherokee language word meaning "tumbling waters".[2] The falls are the centerpiece of Amicalola Falls State Park.[3]

This article is about the waterfall. For the state park, see Amicalola Falls State Park.

Amicalola Falls
(view from the 'Reflecting Pool' at bottom)
LocationDawson County, Georgia, United States
Coordinates34°34′3″N 84°14′40″W
TypeCascade
Elevation1,900 ft (580 m)
Total height729 feet (222 m)
WatercourseLittle Amicalola Creek
Amicalola Falls
  • View of valley - looking out from top of falls
  • Main cascade - view looking up from hiking trail foot bridge
  • Lower cascade - view looking under hiking trail foot bridge
  • Closeup view
Photos of Amicalola Falls

References
  1. Boyd, Brian (2001). Waterfalls of the Southern Appalachians & Great Smoky Mountains. Clayton, GA: Fern Creek Press. ISBN 978-1-893651-08-1.
  2. "The Names Stayed". Calhoun Times and Gordon County News. August 29, 1990. p. 64. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 5. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

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