The rangers on duty there are very helpful and willing to answer questions. Down by the water was packed and very busy. google_ad_width = 234; The Rim trail takes about 2 hours and is about 2.5 miles. Going down was not so bad.. You can see the falls, dam and suspension bridge below. The trails are well marked and maintained and the views are spectacular. A gradual descent brings you to a junction with the North Rim Trail at 0.1 miles. Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Tallulah Gorge Floor and Rim Loop, located in Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia. After reviewing all the trails, we chose to do the North & South Rim trails which is supposed to be one of the easiest. Turn right onto the North Rim Trail and shortly reach Overlook 3 at the edge of Tallulah Gorge at 0.2 miles. If you want to go to Sliding Rock at the bottom of the gorge you need a permit, so get there very early, especially on a weekend. lol. It is over 1000 steps down to the bottom. Continuing Past Observation Point #3 will bring hikers past the interpretive center to the North Wallenda Tower, Observation Point #1 and the North Wallenda Tower. Required fields are marked *. There is a $5 per car entry fee into the park and they prefer the use of cash. However .. The trail crosses the gorge via highway 441. google_ad_client = "pub-7912409622682328"; So be in shape before you get there... fortunately there are landings with benches to catch your breath...About half way down... there's a suspension bridge... if you are scared of heights... then this is where you might turn back... it's relatively narrow. The views from the Rim Trail are spectacular. On the south rim side you can also pick up the trail that goes across the gorge via suspension bridge and MANY stairs (over 600, I believe). The suspension bridge is a lot of fun with its bounce. There is a $5 fee to enter the park. To complete this task, you have to be fairly fit as it does take some strength and endurance to complete the trek to and from the Gorge. The views from the Rim Trail are spectacular. North Rim Trail. The center has some nice displays of the wildlife typical of the area, clean restrooms and a small gift shop. © 2020 Expedia, Inc, an Expedia Group Company. There are more stairs on this side and it is not as shaded. Returning back down the North Rim Trail to the 441 bridge (or one can make the entire loop by accessing the gorge floor trail (with a permit), crossing the bridge and continuing up the south side of the gorge) climbing the staircase by the bridge, and then following along the bridgeâs sidewalk to the south side of the gorge rim. We arrived at 1:00 on a Monday, and all passes had been given out. This park is... Gorgeous visit to the State Park. Warning signs to stay hydrated is not to be taken lightly. You can view the Visitor Center from the south rim. The North Rim side is mostly shaded with a few stairs.