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Ada-Hi Falls

📍 Mountain City, GA🥾 0.5 mi round trip · moderate🎟 Fee required, Georgia State Parks ParkPass (annual passes available)

Short observation platform hike at Georgia's highest state park, best in cooler months.

DirectionsOfficial site

Getting there

moderate0.5 mi round trip

Fee required, Georgia State Parks ParkPass (annual passes available)

Conditions

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Flow / best time to visit (official)

Park may close during icy winter weather, per official park page.

Our take

Ada-Hi Falls sits at the observation platform trail within Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia’s highest state park. The 0.5-mile moderate hike reaches the falls viewing area. A Georgia State Parks ParkPass is required for entry. The park may temporarily close during icy winter weather conditions. This short walk offers a scenic view without requiring extensive hiking.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Spring, fall, and early winter when temperatures are mild and roads are clear; the park may close during icy winter weather.

Who it suits

Good for

  • Observation platform viewing
  • Shorter hikes
  • State park visit

Skip it if

Park may close during icy winter weather.

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Ada-Hi Falls?

Fee required, Georgia State Parks ParkPass (annual passes available)

How do I get to Ada-Hi Falls?

Via a 0.5-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.

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Quick facts

HeightNot published
Trail0.5 mi round trip
Difficultymoderate
Fee / permitFee required, Georgia State Parks ParkPass (annual passes available)
Managing agencyGeorgia State Parks — Black Rock Mountain State Park
DogsNot published
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyRabun
RegionNorth Georgia Mountains
Official pageView source ↗

Source

gastateparks.org

Georgia State Parks official trails page (trail facts) and park main page (coordinates/fee/address), checked Sept 2026 — coordinates are the park's general GPS listing, not a falls-specific pin. No closure found at check time.

Checked September 2026.