Rim trail waterfall at Tallulah Gorge visible from North and South Rim Trails; narrow quartzite slot feature.
$5 daily ParkPass (Georgia State Parks)
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Tempesta Falls is visible from both the North and South Rim Trails at Tallulah Gorge State Park via a 1.5-mile round-trip moderate hike. A Georgia State Parks ParkPass ($5 daily) is required. The falls flow through a narrow quartzite slot. Leashed dogs are welcome on rim trails, and no closure was reported at time of check.
All seasons; rim trails accessible year-round.
No swimming allowed at the falls.
$5 daily ParkPass (Georgia State Parks)
Via a 1.5-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
No — the managing agency's page states swimming/wading is not permitted here, often for safety reasons (current, rockfall, or cold water).
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gastateparks.org
Georgia State Parks official trails page, checked Sept 2026 — visible from both the North and South Rim Trails. No closure found at check time.
Checked September 2026.