West Ridge Falls Access Trail
About This Trail
A short paved trail through the forest ending in the beautiful Amicalola Falls. This trail winds its way along the side of the mountain to the bridge crossing the falls (729 ft high and the tallest waterfall in Georgia). Easy for toddlers, little kids, and strollers with a huge payoff at the end. Depending on how you feel, you can continue on to a number of other trails but the falls makes a good end point.
Round trip from the parking lot (0.6 miles).
Submitted by: Ruth Longstreth
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Paved |
| Stroller friendly | Yes |
| Stroller terrain | Any Wheels |
| ADA accessible | Yes |
| Water fountains | Yes |
| Bathrooms | Yes |
| Cell reception | Spotty |
| Pet friendly | Yes |
| Nearby convenience store | Yes |
| Camping Nearby | Yes |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
No |
Trail highlights
The trail is in Amicalola Falls State Park. There is camping nearby, as well as a playground, visitor center, and restaurant. The waterfall (Amicalola Falls) is the tallest waterfall in Georgia. This trail is also very close to the approach trail to Springer Mountain – the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
Fee & Parking Details
Lots of parking available. $5 for entry to the park per vehicle.
Trail Contributor
Hike it Baby Trail Guide is managed by the Family Trail Guide team. If a trail has been “abandoned” by the initial owner, it gets adopted by the team. Also, if there are no trails in the area, the Family Trail Guide team researches trails that are family friendly in the area to insure that hikes cover all areas where Hike it Baby hikes.
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