Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/13/19
8:00 am - 6:30 pm
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List of Attendees
- Rony K
- Deborah Saulino
TALLULAH GORGE STATE PARK
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2019
Hiking Distance: 5-6 miles
Difficulty Level: D2-D3 (Easy to Moderate)
Carpool Time: 8:00 AM at Intown Community Church
Cost: $15 per person
Hike Leader: Rony
Tallulah Gorge State Park has some great looking waterfalls and easily walked trails. One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks. A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls.
Tightrope walkers have twice crossed the gorge, and visitors can still see towers used by Karl Wallenda. Exhibits in the park’s Interpretive Center highlight the rich history of this Victorian resort town, as well as the rugged terrain and fragile ecosystem of the area. The persistent trillium, monkey-face orchid and green salamander are protected species found within the gorge. An award-winning film takes viewers on a dramatic journey through the gorge, including footage of rock climbers and kayakers.
On this Saturday, the water release from the dam is for whitewater boating, the flow is 500 CFS. Water thunders through the gorge as kayakers challenge their skills & spectators watch from the rim. The Peregrine Falcons have been spotted again at Tallulah Gorge State Park. If we are lucky, we may be able to spot them from the South Rim trail.
Be aware that there are several steps to climb up and down.
Things to bring:
– Backpack / Daypack
– Lunch /snacks
– Water (1.5 – 2 liters)
– Hiking Shoes/ good tennis shoes
– Camera / Binoculars (optional)
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