This longer trail leads from the base of anna ruby falls to unicoi state park.
Anna ruby falls trail map.
Anna ruby falls is open daily weather permitting from 9am 6pm.
119 reviews of anna ruby falls made the hike today to the bottom of anna ruby falls in helen georgia.
Nobody admitted on the trail after 5pm.
The hike the adventure begins at a trailhead near the park s campground just north of helen view maps and driving directions departing from a small gravel parking area.
The adventure begins at the park s visitor s center located just outside unicoi state park view maps and driving directions the paved trail climbs a ridge above smith creek under the canopy of tall trees framed by shorter twisted gnarly branched rhododendron.
Nice little scenic place in north georgia.
But there is a gem of a little half day hiking trail that runs from the falls over to unicoi state park.
It s a beautiful spot.
Anna ruby falls trail.
These falls are reached by a scenic half mile interpretive trail that parallels smith creek and ends a the base of the falls.
The trail is primarily used for hiking walking running and bird watching and is accessible year round.
The trail to the falls is paved.
Another interesting trail that begins at the visitors center is the lion s eye trail.
Located in the chattooga ranger district these twin waterfalls from curtis creek 150 feet and york creek 50 feet merge to form smith creek.
Anna ruby falls trail is a 0 8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near helen georgia that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels.
The trail to the falls is about 4 mile on a wide paved path.
And of course the main attraction of anna ruby falls at the trail s end is fully worth the mileage.
The walk up to the falls is just as spectacular as the falls themselves.
Besides the falls nichols had purchased significant amounts of land around the chattahoochee river duke s creek.
A staffer said there is a 20 incline on the trail on the way up.
More adventurous hikers can also walk the 4 6 mile smith creek trail which connects the base of anna ruby falls to unicoi state park.
The area is beautiful as you meander along a creek that contains small falls about every 50 feet or so.
It runs along smith creek and is designed to provide visually impaired individuals an opportunity to visit the creek and.
Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
The 0 15 mile lion s eye interpretive trail near the visitor center and craft shop is available for persons with visual and.
There is a fee of 3 00 per person ages 16 up to visit anna ruby falls.
Spectacular anna ruby falls lies in the heart of the chattahoochee oconee national forest and has become one of north georgia s premier spots to visit.
The recreation area consists of a visitor center with local crafts educational items and clothing picnic spots fishing and of course the paved hiking trail to anna ruby falls.
Took lots of pictures along the trail.
Ambitious hikers will find the 4 6 mile smith creek trail a challenge.
