Nice little scenic place in north georgia.
Anna ruby falls trail map.
These falls are reached by a scenic half mile interpretive trail that parallels smith creek and ends a the base of the falls.
119 reviews of anna ruby falls made the hike today to the bottom of anna ruby falls in helen georgia.
Another interesting trail that begins at the visitors center is the lion s eye trail.
This longer trail leads from the base of anna ruby falls to unicoi state park.
Just north of the alpine village of helen anna ruby falls is adjacent to unicoi state park part of the 1600 acre anna ruby falls scenic area the waterfalls are named for the daughter of john h.
Took lots of pictures along the trail.
The trail to the falls is about 4 mile on a wide paved path.
Anna ruby falls trail.
Ambitious hikers will find the 4 6 mile smith creek trail a challenge.
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.
Besides the falls nichols had purchased significant amounts of land around the chattahoochee river duke s creek.
Located in the chattooga ranger district these twin waterfalls from curtis creek 150 feet and york creek 50 feet merge to form smith creek.
The area is beautiful as you meander along a creek that contains small falls about every 50 feet or so.
The trail to the falls is paved.
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.
It s a beautiful spot.
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.
And of course the main attraction of anna ruby falls at the trail s end is fully worth the mileage.
There is a fee of 3 00 per person ages 16 up to visit anna ruby falls.
Nichols a wealthy white county resident who owned much of the land in the vicinity.
Nobody admitted on the trail after 5pm.
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.
But there is a gem of a little half day hiking trail that runs from the falls over to unicoi state park.
We took the trip in search of three geocaches along the way.
Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Anna ruby falls is open daily weather permitting from 9am 6pm.
A staffer said there is a 20 incline on the trail on the way up.
The walk up to the falls is just as spectacular as the falls themselves.
The trail is primarily used for hiking walking running and bird watching and is accessible year round.
It runs along smith creek and is designed to provide visually impaired individuals an opportunity to visit the creek and.