At 729 ft, Amicalola Falls ranks among the tallest waterfalls in the United States — a tiered waterfall in Georgia. It ranks #11 by height among the waterfalls in this guide.
Its water comes from Little Amicalola Creek. You'll find it in Dawson, Georgia. It is protected within Amicalola Falls State Park (GA State Parks).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 1 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Dawsonville, the closest town.
When to go: Spring and after heavy rain (Mar-May). Like most waterfalls, Amicalola Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
