Amicalola Falls is a 729-foot (222 m) waterfall on Amicalola Creek in Dawson County, Georgia, United States. It the highest waterfall in Georgia and is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. The name "Amicalola" is derived from a Cherokee language term ama uqwalelvyi, meaning "tumbling waters." The falls are the centerpiece of Amicalola Falls State Park.

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File:Amicalola-Falls Main Dawsonville-GA 03.jpg|View of valley - looking out from top of falls

File:Amicalola-Falls Main Dawsonville-GA 01.jpg|Main cascade - view looking up from hiking trail foot bridge

File:Amicalola-Falls Main Dawsonville-GA 02.jpg|Lower cascade - view looking under hiking trail foot bridge

File:Amicalola Falls 2.jpg|Closeup view

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See also

  • List of waterfalls
  • List of Waterfalls of Georgia (U.S. state)

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