Hurricane Falls
Rabun County, Georgia
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Rabun County, Georgia
- Access status
- State park staircase trail documented; fee
- The walk
- About 2 miles return
- Ground & access
- Difficult: 1,099 stairs including the staircase to the gorge floor. Pets are not allowed on the Hurricane Falls staircase.
The Hurricane Falls Loop Trail descends metal staircases from the rim to the suspension bridge and Hurricane Falls, then climbs out. South Rim overlooks also view Hurricane Falls and its pool.
Plan your visit
Tallulah Gorge Interpretive Center on the Hurricane Falls Loop Trail
Georgia State Parks gives about 2 miles round trip for the Hurricane Falls Loop Trail.
Difficult: 1,099 stairs including the staircase to the gorge floor. Pets are not allowed on the Hurricane Falls staircase.
Where to start
Tallulah Gorge State Park parking at the Interpretive Center.
Timing & water
Weather, water releases and flow can restrict gorge access. The south side staircase closes to hikers on release dates.
Before you go
Georgia State Parks: parking fee required; annual passes available. Gorge floor access beyond the overlooks needs a separate free permit.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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