Near Bridal Veil Falls
Hiking at Tallulah Gorge alongside Oceana Falls
Near Bridal Veil Falls
Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia
Near Bridal Veil Falls
Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia
Near Bridal Veil Falls
Looking east into the Gorge
Near Bridal Veil Falls
From so high the falls look flat

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Bridal Veil Falls

5.0 (3 Ratings)
A challenging route on mostly rocks, boulders, and rock slopes. Be fully prepared with lots of water.
1.4
mi
Distance
606
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsGeologically SignificantRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWaterfall
Access Issues
A permit is needed for access. Permits are limited to 100 per day. Call ahead or check the park <a href="https://gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge">website</a> for current conditions as slight rain or weather issue may close access.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.43mi
Distance
606ft
Elevation Gain
606ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
1,536ft
High Point
1,034ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The hike starts at the visitor center. From there to Bridal Veil Falls, is 2.1 miles, but just remember you still have to climb/hike back up the gorge at the end. It took 45 minutes to reach the top. Signs are posted for how to back. The total journey is 3.4 miles. Once you reach Bridal Veil Falls, please hop in and slide down the fall (to the left side) because it is safe and makes the trip worth it. There is a rope you can use to pull yourself out of the swimming hole with to the left of the river. Be aware though, the toughest part of the hike is leaving there and getting back up to the top so make sure you save enough energy for the return journey. You do that by heading upward on the right side of the river. You'll see foot traffic and a sign point to how to get back up.

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