Best bird watching trails in Cloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia

The Waterfalls Trail begins on a paved section of the park at the main overlook. Parking is available in an adjacent lot. The trail progresses into the canyon on a 40-degree slope. Most of the trail consists of gravel and stairsteps, numbering over 1200 in all. Both waterfalls cascade off sheer faces at 60 and 90 feet, and are among the most beautiful in the state. Swimming and climbing on rocks are strictly forbidden, and regulations are enforced.Show more

Fun trail with lots of scenic views. Lots of stairs, some metal grate steps, so although dogs are allowed, it is not very dog friendly. The waterfalls can dry up depending on the time of the year. Show more

Please note that street parking near the trail head is not allowed. Show more

This two-mile loop provides access to the parks back-country campsites. In a clockwise fashion, the trail slopes gently downward through oak woodland on its way to a small stream and dark groves of eastern hemlock. The trail then climbs approximately 200 feet back to the trail-head.Show more