Amicalola Falls
Amicalola Falls is a 729-foot (222 m) waterfall 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] It is located within Amicalola Falls State Park.
Gallery
Amicalola Falls |
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| 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 |
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Photos of Amicalola Falls |
References
- ↑ Boyd, Brian (2001). Waterfalls of the Southern Appalachians & Great Smoky Mountains. Clayton, GA: Fern Creek Press. ISBN 978-1-893651-08-1.
- ↑ "The Names Stayed". Calhoun Times and Gordon County News. August 29, 1990. p. 64. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
External links
Media related to Amicalola Falls at Wikimedia Commons