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by Melissa Watson (Author)
The mountains of Georgia and South Carolina are renowned for beautiful waterfalls. Hiking Waterfalls in Georgia and South Carolina includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for more than 60 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the states--many of them along the mountainous border between the two states, within easy access of each other. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. This book is an ideal complement to the popular FalconGuides Hiking South Carolina and Hiking Georgia, with minimal overlapping content.
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Hiking Waterfalls in Georgia and South Carolina features more than 50 hikes to the most spectacular waterfalls in this two-state region--many along the mountainous border created by the Chattooga River and within easy access of each other. Discover a range of cascades, from roadside beauties to those set deep in the forest. From peaceful 10-foot Pigpen Falls to majestic 729-foot Amicalola Falls, and such beautiful places as Brasstown Falls, Raven Cliffs Falls, Yellow Branch Falls, Hemlock Falls, and Panther Creek Falls. For more than thirty years, FalconGuides(R) have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Features - Hikes suited to every ability - Detailed maps; clear driving directions; starting points - GPS coordinates for trailheads and waterfalls - Many easily accessible roadside falls; hikes include average hiking time and difficulty rating - Waterfall height and beauty rating - Average hiking time and difficulty rating for every featured route - Trail Finder including best hikes for backcountry camping, swimming holes, and the least (and most) populated trails - Information on fees and permits, contacts, and more
Author Biography
Melissa Watson, the author of Hiking Waterfalls in North Carolina (FalconGuides), is a professional firefighter who has been hiking trails and photographing waterfalls in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina for almost twenty years. Whether searching out new falls or revisiting old favorites, she has become known as a local expert in the field. She lives in Lake Worth, Florida.
