Going with the Garcias

On one of our off days, we did not listen to the advice from TLC and indeed did chase waterfalls. We did not stick to the rivers and lakes that we are used to. Thomas and I decided to hike the north and south rim of Tallulah Falls Gorge.

The gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep, according to their website. Guests can hike the various trails several overlooks, or can even hike the gorge floor (with a special permit). There’s a suspension bridge that literally sways (not a pun–it moves) 80 feet above, but it gives an amazing view of the river and waterfalls.

We paid the $5 parking fee in the gift shop and then started our hike. We decided to do the north rim first, since it was closest to the welcome center. It boasts 5 scenic overlooks into the gorge. We even did a few extra hikes from the main trail to get to a few extra overlooks — including a suspension bridge. (The way down to the bridge was via a VERY LONG staircase which was a breeze going down. Coming back up those stairs took me some extra time.) We then crossed the road over the dam to the south rim trail and looked at the gorge from the remaining 5 overlooks.

My watch said we hiked 2.9 miles over the course of almost two hours. (It also says my heart rate was high, so I probably should incorporate more cardio in my exercise routine.) The trails and stairs were worth it though as we saw many magical views of Tallulah Falls Gorge.

After our hike, we had quite the appetite which was met by the delicious cuisine at The Dillard House. After our scrumptious lunch, I walked over to the stables to see their horses, goats, and even a bull.

It was a great day to get out and enjoy nature in Georgia. It’s such a breathtaking (literally when you’re hiking) area.