Amicalola Falls

GPS

34.558126, -84.249711 - Open in Google Maps
Distance
0. miles - Multiple trails that are all less than a mile one way. There are over 600 steps total from the pond to the lodge.
Difficulty
3 / 5 - The trails are easy, but the optional 600 steps are exhausting!!
Kid-Friendly
3 / 5 - The steps might be too much, but there are smaller trails to get there with less effort.
Camping
Yes - The lodge has a managed campground for RVs, and the AT Approach Trail beyond the lodge has plenty of backcountry camp sites.
Fee Area
Yes - This is a state park, so your annual pass will work.

Pros

This is a MUST-SEE waterfall for every waterfall hunter.
For families this park has trail options that are easy for children.
For athletes this park has 600+ steps that will exhaust you while giving you the best views of the waterfall.
The 8 mile (4 hr) AT Approach Trail begins at the visitor center and takes you on a backcountry hike to Springer Mountain.
Everything about this place is fun, and you can expect to want to return with more of your friends and family so everyone can experience it.
Nice trout fishing at a stocked pond below the falls.
Some of the trails are paved, but I can't guarantee that they are wheelchair accessible.

No major negatives.
It's very popular, so expect it to be crowded in the middle of the day and on weekends.
Unless you're lucky you can expect to have other people in your pictures.