Tallulah Gorge State Park
The park is home to one of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern United States. Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a free permit (limit 100 per day) to hike down to the gorge floor.A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. Exhibits in the park's Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center highlight the rich history of this Victorian resort town, as well as the rugged terrain and fragile ecosystem of the area. Additionally, an award-winning film takes viewers on a dramatic journey through the gorge. Permits are required for all people accessing the gorge floor or rock climbing/rappelling. Permits are not transferable. The only approved trails for entering or leaving the gorge floor are the Sliding Rock and the Hurricane Falls (staircase) trails. Trails entering or exiting the gorge, as well as those on the gorge floor, are very strenuous. Visitors with health problems should not attempt to climb these trails. CHILDREN MUST BE CLOSELY SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. Weather and water flow conditions can restrict gorge floor access. Permits limited to 100 per day. During deer hunting season (Sept. 11-Jan. 1) Stoneplace Trail permits will not be issued until after 10 a.m. and hikers/bikers are encouraged to wear reflective orange. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. until dark and the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center is open from 8 .m. until 5 p.m. Parking is $4, school vehicles park free and other programs are priced individually. Here are some of the highlights of the park:
Cultural and RecreationalThe Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center is a 16,000-square-foot educational facility named for a prominent Georgia conservationist. It includes cultural, historical and natural exhibits, classrooms, a theater, restroom facilities and a gift shop. Many classes and events sponsored by the park are held in this location. It is also here that hiking information and gorge floor permits may be obtained.Terrora Campground has 50 RV/tent sites and a comfort station with hot showers. Sites may be reserved by calling 706-754-7979. Reservations are not required; non-reserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Georgia Heritage Association Center for the Arts includes works by local artists and craftspeople. Demonstrations by resident artists are often available during operating hours. In the Day-use Area are picnic tables and a 63-acre lake with beach plus 20 miles of hiking and biking trails and two tennis courts. Gorge floor hiking and rock climbing/rappelling are available from this area with free permits obtained at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Hiking and Biking Trails
Some of the information for this page was reprinted from the state of Georgia Parks and Historic Sites website.
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The 2,711-acre Tallulah Gorge State Park includes not only the park itself with its hiking and biking trails and overlooks, but also several other cultural and recreational sites.