Tallulah Falls Rail-Trail:
Georgia
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Description:
The Tallulah Falls Rail-Trail (a.k.a. Shortline Trail) spins a short, smooth circuit through Tallulah Gorge State Park. From its trailhead beside Tallulah Falls Lake the 1.7-mile paved path meanders through a beautiful southern Appalachian forest and crosses a small suspension bridge over the Tallulah River. You can ride out and back or combine the trail with a short road segment to form a loop.

The route follows the easy grade of the old Tallulah Falls Railway, a great alternative to more arduous hiking trails that scale the nearly 1,000-foot granite walls of Tallulah Gorge. In the late 19th century the railroad granted tourists access to the gorge and its spectacular waterfalls. While you can't see the chasm from the trail, a detour across US Highway 23/441 will take you to its dizzying lip.

In the spring and fall, controlled releases from Tallulah Dam bring kayakers intent on challenging the imposing river, while Halloween heralds the annual Wails to Trails event, when costumed hikers haunt the trail.

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Parking & Trail Access:
Tallulah Gorge State Park is on US Highway 23/441 in North Georgia, just north of the town of Tallulah Falls. To reach it from town, drive north about 0.5 mile and turn left at the first park entrance, just past the dam. Continue along the park road to the Shortline Trail parking lot (user fee). The trail lies just south of the main park entrance.

Contact:
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Drive
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(800) 864-7275

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A neat trail
By k w copp in March, 2005
This trail provides for a very enjoyable short ride along a stream in this state park.
Pleasant Ride
By Bob in November, 2004
"My buddy and I had spent the earlier part of the day riding and hiking the North Rim of Tallulah Gorge. We planned it so the rail-trail portion would be last so we could enjoy a 'cool down' ride. And we did!!

The trail isn't challenging....it's enjoyable. I was a bit disappointed with the lack of spectacular scenery but that might be attributed to what we had seen earlier in the day. The trail is in a cool mountain forest trail with views of running streams. There are many benches along the trail to rest, if needed. The asphalt is in excellent condition and quite wide. It was a very good way to end our day."
Great for all ages
By Ivey Family in October, 2003
The Tallulah Falls Rail-Trail is an excellent trail for everyone of all ages! It's a great quiet get-away place to relax and enjoy nature without having to worry about traffic.

The trail is great for families with children of all ages. Activites here include very easy biking and walking and wheelchair users can use the trail.
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