Cochrans Falls
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With a total vertical drop of 600 feet (183 meters), Cochrans Falls is tied with Caledonia Cascade
as the second tallest waterfall
in Georgia
. This cascading waterfall is located in Dawson County
, northwest of Dawsonville, Georgia
and is in the vicinity of the tallest waterfall in the state, Amicalola Falls
. The largest drop is near the top of Cochrans Falls and is accessible by a treacherous trail that ascends the right side of the falls.
Caledonia Cascade
Caledonia Cascade, sometimes called Cascade Falls, is a waterfall located in Rabun County, Georgia, USA near the town of Tallulah Falls. This waterfall occurs on a small stream that drops into the Tallulah Gorge near the beginning of the gorge. This tiered waterfall features three drops, the...
as the second tallest waterfall
Waterfall
A waterfall is a place where flowing water rapidly drops in elevation as it flows over a steep region or a cliff.-Formation:Waterfalls are commonly formed when a river is young. At these times the channel is often narrow and deep. When the river courses over resistant bedrock, erosion happens...
in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. This cascading waterfall is located in Dawson County
Dawson County, Georgia
Dawson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 3, 1857 from Gilmer and Lumpkin counties. As of 2000, the population is 15,999. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 21,484...
, northwest of Dawsonville, Georgia
Dawsonville, Georgia
Dawsonville is a city in Dawson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 619 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Dawson County...
and is in the vicinity of the tallest waterfall in the state, Amicalola Falls
Amicalola Falls
Amicalola Falls is a 729-foot waterfall in Dawson County, Georgia, USA. It the highest waterfall in Georgia and is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. The name "Amicalola" is derived from a Cherokee language word meaning "tumbling waters."" It is located within...
. The largest drop is near the top of Cochrans Falls and is accessible by a treacherous trail that ascends the right side of the falls.