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Hemlock Falls – Viewpoint loop from Cloudland Canyon State Park

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Georgia

Dade County

Hemlock Falls – Viewpoint loop from Cloudland Canyon State Park

Moderate

4.8

(8483)

16,348

hikers

Hemlock Falls – Viewpoint loop from Cloudland Canyon State Park

02:20

7.16km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Cloudland Canyon State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.28 km

Great Wall of Cloudland Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

First you would have to step down more than approx 100 steps down to the canyon ground in order to see the Great Wall. However, it‘s absolutely worth it and don’t forget to take a refreshing shower

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2.29 km

Hemlock Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Elevation: Approximately 90–100 feet (27–30 meters).
• Type: Freefall (single tier).
• Location: Second waterfall on the Waterfalls Trail, approximately 0.5 miles (800 m) further than Cherokee Falls.
• Features: …

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2.29 km

Cherokee Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Cherokee Falls is a 60 feet waterfall plunging into a pool of water. Depending on the weather and season, the water has a clear, blue color and serves as the perfect picture.

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2.72 km

Cherokee Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Cherokee Falls
• Height: approximately 60–65 feet (18–20 meters).
• Type: Freefall (single tier).
• Location: First waterfall along the Waterfalls Trail, approximately 0.3 miles (500 m) from the trailhead. …

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2.73 km

Hemlock Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Once you reach Hemlock Falls after climbing down 600 stairs, you will be rewarded immediately. There is a viewing platform and a little bridge from where you have a great look at the beautiful waterfall and its river.

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3.78 km

Main Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Who would've thought, that 'Main Overlook' is located along 'Overlook Trail'? But joking aside, among the many overlooks along the trail, there is a reason why this one is called …

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4.84 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Right after accessing West Rim Trail Loop from the nearby parking lot, you will already get the first glimpses into the distance. Look forward to what's to come!

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5.15 km

Waterfalls Trail Staircase to Cherokee Falls and Hemlock Falls

Highlight • Trail

If you choose the Hemlock Falls, well then be prepared for approx
more than 100 steps up and down. Otherwise choose the Cherokee Falls with much less stair steps 😅

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7.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

1.86 km

912 m

777 m

506 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.81 km

1.05 km

1.04 km

531 m

176 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

31°C

20°C

66 %

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Hemlock Falls – Viewpoint loop from Cloudland Canyon State Park

Great Wall of Cloudland Canyon

Hemlock Falls

Cherokee Falls

Cherokee Falls

Hemlock Falls

Main Overlook

Viewpoint

Waterfalls Trail Staircase to Cherokee Falls and Hemlock Falls

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