# Amicalola Falls State Park: Georgia's 729-Foot Waterfall Winter Hike > Place to go for families in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell area (GA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Daily 7:00 AM–Dark; Visitor Center open 8:00 AM–5:00 PM - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534 - Ages: All ages; West Ridge Falls Access Trail (0.3 mi) is paved and wheelchair/stroller accessible; Staircase Trail features 600+ steps - Price: $10 daily Georgia State ParkPass per vehicle (free with Georgia State Parks Annual Pass) - Schedule: Daily 7:00 AM–Dark; Visitor Center open 8:00 AM–5:00 PM - Organizer: Georgia Department of Natural Resources & Coral Hospitality - Official page: https://gastateparks.org - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/atlanta/activities/amicalola-falls-state-park-georgia-s-729-foot-waterfall-winter-hike--listing-fda8edb610cdf30bccf8b2e4 ## About Plunging 729 feet through the rugged Appalachian foothills of Dawsonville, Amicalola Falls is the tallest cascading waterfall in Georgia and the third highest east of the Mississippi River. During the winter months, crisp mountain winds and lower humidity create crystal-clear views of the rushing cascades and occasional glistening ice shelves along the rock faces. Families with toddlers and strollers can easily stroll the flat, 0.3-mile paved West Ridge Falls Access Trail directly to the mid-falls viewing platform. 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