Tallulah Gorge, Natural gorge and waterfalls in northern Georgia, United States
Tallulah Gorge is a deep valley in northern Georgia where water cascades down through rocky cliffs, creating a dramatic landscape. The site spans about two miles and features different viewing points and pathways throughout the area.
In the early 1900s, a dam was constructed upstream to supply water for a power station generating electricity for Atlanta. This changed the natural water flow through the gorge and shaped how visitors experience it today.
The gorge became a major tourist destination in the 1880s after the Tallulah Falls Railway connected it to Atlanta and southern Georgia.
The visitor center at the rim is a good starting point to understand the different trails and choose a route that matches your fitness level. Some paths are easy to walk, while others are steeper and require sturdy shoes.
Karl Wallenda crossed the gorge on a tightrope in 1970, walking between specially constructed towers at a height of 800 feet.
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