Registration Opens Thursday, July 3rd at 7pm

Gorges State Park is the access point to hike to one of our favorite waterfalls, Rainbow Falls, and nearby Turtleback Falls. It's home to rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and one of the greatest concentrations of rare and unique species in the eastern United States. This relatively new North Carolina state park opened in 2009 with paved roads, parking areas, trails, primitive campsites and two picnic shelters. Most of the park is remote with little access to protect its many ecosystems.

Length: 3.9mi | Elevation Gain: 770ft | Trail Type: Out & Back | Distance From Atlanta: 2 hr 25 min

AllTrails Map: Rainbow Falls, Turtleback Falls, and Drift Falls