Discover beautiful waterfalls in Dawson County

Waterfalls

Experience nature at its most breathtaking at one our our many spectacular waterfalls.

Everyone Belongs Here

Get out On the Trail

If there is one place where Mother Nature is alive and kicking, it is at Georgia's only backcountry lodge, the Len Foote Hike Inn. Perched at the trailhead of the Appalachian Trail, surrounded by mountain high country and encompassing rivers and forests, backcountry trails and cascading waterfalls.

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Choosing Your Path

Trust your Instincts

Dawsonville is a mountain community steeped in Appalachian lore and blessed with the stunning natural beauty of the Chattahoochee National Forest, Lake Lanier, Amicalola Falls, Dawson Forest, the Etowah and Amicalola Rivers, and the Appalachian Trail.

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Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail

Hiking & Backcountry Trails

Dawsonville is internationally acclaimed as a hiking destination with the eight-mile approach trail to Springer Mountain, located in Dawson County.

On the Water

Kayaking & Canoeing

From smooth sailing to white-knuckle adventure, Dawson County’s three major rivers – the Etowah, the Amicalola, and the Chestatee – offer a range of canoe,...