Posted in Georgia
October 05, 2020
Take This Unforgettable Road Trip To Experience Some Of Georgia’s Most Impressive Caves And Waterfalls
If you’re itching to get out of the house and spend some time in the great outdoors, then we have a weekend of fun planned for you. Some of the best caves and waterfalls in Georgia can be tackled together in one single road trip. Ready to see some of the best Georgia has to offer in terms of Mother Nature? Start your engines…
Note: While Georgia has over 500 different caves throughout the state, only a handful are allowed to be explored. Additionally, it’s always best to take necessary precautions when exploring cave systems in Georgia, especially bringing the proper equipment and using professional guides.
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
The total drive time to explore these caves and waterfalls in Georgia takes less than 7 hours to complete. So, it might be worth it to stretch the trip into a few days so you have time to stop and enjoy each place. To view the entire Google Map of the trip and get the feel for every stop, click here.
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Helton Creek Falls is the first stop along this road trip if you're following it as is, and boy is it a doozy. This stunning waterfall is a real gem and the hike to get to the falls is well worth the trek. Bring your camera for this one, and quite possibly also your swimsuit if you want to take a dip in the swimming hole, too!
Amicalola Falls is one of the most coveted waterfalls in the state of Georgia. It’s hard to have a waterfall road trip and not include this beauty. Spend the afternoon hiking through the magnificent terrain and enjoy one of the biggest waterfalls this side of the Mississippi.
There are more than one High Shoals Falls in Georgia and the one on this road trip is located further south in Dallas. Visit here after a rainfall if you’d really like to see something special. PLUS, there is a small alcove next to this waterfall, and while it might not be an actual cave, it is the perfect segue into our next stop...
Cave Spring, Georgia is home to a cave in Rolater Park that visitors can tour freely. Enjoy the 57-degree cave on a special cave tour, then enjoy walking around the nearby spring-fed lake which pumps out 2 million gallons of water a day. The cave hosts tours often, so make sure you call ahead to reserve your place!
The Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Area features a ton of beautiful scenery and slices of nature. While there are quite a few caves in the area that require a permit to visit (Ulla Cave, Pettyjohn’s Cave) you can still wander through the different hiking trails and see some of the smaller outcroppings and alcoves. Even a few waterfalls, too! We recommend hiking The Pocket Trail for a less-than-a-mile loop good for all skill levels.
Cloudland Canyon is the perfect place to wind down this road trip, not just because of the epic waterfalls in the area, but also because of the caves! You’ll get a two-for-one deal here. Visitors were once able to actually explore the caves within this park through a professionally guided tour which has since shuttered. Yet, we can only hope that in the near future, both Sitton’s Gulch and Case Cave will have tours yet again!
Keown Falls is likely one of the lesser-known waterfalls in the area, but it’s still a gem to visit. If you can wait to check it out until after a rainfall, then you’ll get a better show than usual. The hike itself to the waterfall will highlight pockets of natural beauty in Georgia, and then the finish at the end is surely a sight to see.
Have you ever been to any of these caves and waterfalls in Georgia before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or, if you have other caves and waterfalls you think we should write about, make sure to let us know.
Address: Helton Creek Falls, Georgia 30512, USA
Address: Amicalola Falls, Georgia 30534, USA
Address: 2184 High Shoals Rd, Dallas, GA 30132, USA
Address: Cave Spring, GA 30124, USA
Address: Pigeon Mountain, Georgia 30707, USA
Address: 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
Address: Keown Falls, Georgia 30728, USA
