Cross-state icon comparison · 1974 mi apart
Amicalola Falls vs Horsetail Fall
Two waterfalls in our directory, side by side. Same data we use on the individual pages — height, access, what we know, what we don't.
Georgia
Amicalola FallsAmicalola Falls is a waterfall in Georgia. It drops roughly 728 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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California
Horsetail FallHorsetail Fall is a waterfall in California. It drops roughly 2,133 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
See the full page →| Spec | Amicalola Falls | Horsetail Fall |
|---|---|---|
| State | Georgia | California |
| Height | 728 ft | 2,133 ft |
| Type | — | — |
| Watercourse | Amicalola Creek | — |
| Park | — | Yosemite National Park |
| County | — | — |
| Elevation | 768 m | 1826 m |
| Nearest city | Dawsonville (11 mi) | Yosemite Valley (3 mi) |
| Dogs allowed | — | No |
About Amicalola Falls
Amicalola Falls is a 729-foot waterfall on Amicalola Creek in Dawson County, Georgia, United States. 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 term ama uqwalelvyi, meaning "tumbling waters." The falls are the centerpiece of Amicalola Falls State Park.
About Horsetail Fall
Horsetail Fall, located in Yosemite National Park in California, is a seasonal waterfall that flows in the winter and early spring. The fall occurs on the east side of El Capitan. If Horsetail Fall is flowing in February and the weather conditions are just right, the setting sun illuminates the waterfall, making it glow orange and red. This natural phenomenon is often referred to as the "Firefall", a name that pays homage to Yosemite Firefall, the manmade event that once took place in Yosemite.
Where they are
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