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 Waterfalls in North Georgia

Is Georgia on your mind? If you’re traveling to Georgia anytime soon and you love the outdoors, be sure to add these places to your list! 

Georgia is full of outdoor adventures and there are so many waterfalls all over Georgia to explore. The ones in this list are in North Georgia and were on the way on my road trip as I traveled from Birmingham, Alabama to Savannah, Georgia! There are plenty of waterfalls in the area to choose from, but these are the seven waterfalls I decided to explore based on internet searches and hiking distance (since I had a limited travel time on my way to Savannah). Let’s take a look at these incredible Georgia waterfalls now!

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Peavine Falls, Oak Mountain State Park

Oak Mountain State Park is such a local gem that is close to home for me. Located in Pelham, Alabama, this park is easily accessible in the Birmingham area. I actually graduated from Pelham High School, so this park is practically in my backyard. However, even though I graduated high school so close to Oak Mountain, I never actually visited the park (or Peavine Falls) while I was in school.

A lot of times when something is close to us we may not realize what a blessing it is. I was often seeking adventures in far away places instead of looking at all that nature had to offer me close to home. Being back home has made me realize what a great area I live in for those who love the outdoors like me.

Peavine Falls

My favorite hike at Oak Mountain has to be the hike to Peavine Falls. This hike has its own parking lot, and while you can get to Peavine Falls from many other areas, parking in the lot is the closest and fastest way to get to the Falls. 

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