January 13, 2004
Smith Creek Trail - Helen, GA
Distance
10.0 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Smith Creek Trail - Anna Ruby Falls - Helen, GA
January 13, 2004
TRAIL INFO. - Our hike today was on the Smith Creek Trail at Unicoi State Park near Helen, GA. The trail is a 5 mile woodland hike which starts at Little Brook Campground and ends at beautiful Anna Ruby Falls. Directions: Just north of Helen, GA turn right onto Hwy 356 and drive past the lake and take the first left and drive a half mile or so and look for the Little Brook Campground sign.
Another beautiful hiking day! Clear skies and breezy with temps ranging from 40-56 degrees F. The trail is moderately hilly but not difficult. 10 miles total hike.
Hikers (8)
- John Bellamy
- Wayne Miller
- Bob Presley
- Tony Presley
- Dan Ross
- Jack Slaton
- Bob Thompson
- and David Whitaker
Photos (10)
Our parking spot for the hike. A typical view along the trail. Moderate hills along the way. Crossing one of the creeks! Lots of tall, straight timber. Looking down onto Smith Creek. Our approach to the falls. Beautiful Anna Ruby Falls! We appreciate this sign for the mathematically impaired! The OFHC Gang for the day. (l-r) Tony Presley, David Whitaker, Dan Ross, Jack Slaton, Bob Thompson, Wayne Miller, John Bellamy and Bob Presley.