Tempesta Falls
Rabun County, Georgia
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Rabun County, Georgia
- Access status
- Partial guide: how to reach the South Rim Trail start is not described
- The walk
- South Rim Trail about 0.75 mile one way
- Ground & access
- Moderate rim trail with inclines.
Georgia State Parks lists South Rim overlooks that view Tempesta Falls and its pool. The South Rim Trail is on the opposite side of the gorge from the Interpretive Center. The top of Tempesta Falls can also be seen from a North Rim overlook behind the Interpretive Center.
Plan your visit
South Rim Trail overlooks, Tallulah Gorge State Park
Georgia State Parks gives the South Rim Trail as approximately 3/4 mile one way; distance to the Tempesta overlook is not given.
Moderate rim trail with inclines.
Where to start
Tallulah Gorge State Park parking at the Interpretive Center. Parking for a direct South Rim start was not confirmed.
Timing & water
Rim trails are open with the park. Current conditions unverified.
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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