September 17, 2019
Unicoi / Helen Trail, GA
Unicoi / Helen Trail
September 17, 2019
Today's hike was at Unicoi State Park near Helen, GA. Starting at Unicoi Lodge, we hiked the Unicoi/Helen Trail, Frog Pond and the Bottoms Loop Trail.
TRAIL INFORMATION - The trails at Unicoi are in excellent condition with good signage along the way. Much of the trail follows along beautiful Smith Creek with several nice footbridges along the trail. The difficulty rating is moderate with some hills but not extreme. Total hike today approx. 7 miles.
Directions: Just north of Helen, GA turn right onto Hwy 356 and drive past the lake and follow the signs to Unicoi Lodge on the right. Instead of starting at Unicoi Lodge, you can also choose to start in Helen at the City Park in Helen.
Another great day for a hike! Partly cloudy and warm with temperatures ranging in the low 70's to low 80's F.
WILDFLOWERS IDENTIFIED: Goldenrod, Blue Lobelia, Cardinal Flower, Ironweed, Joe Pye Weed, Wild Goldenglow, Ladies Thumb, Wood Aster, Asiatic Day-Flower and Spotted Jewelweed.
Hikers (14)
- Ann Clark
- Ray Clark
- Joe Collins
- Renee Corbett
- Greta Driggers
- Jim Driggers
- Angela Evans
- Tim Hale
- Ray Lovett
- Bob Magee
- Dick Metzgar
- Trushna Nadig
- Edwin Pruitt
- Vic Robson
Photos (15)
Trail sign near Unicoi Lodge Nice footbridge early into the hike. Cardinal Flower Crossing the pretty grass field. Nice well-maintained Trail Another great day for a hike! Blue Lobelia Beautiful Smith Creek Another warm hike! Ironweed Helen has lots to offer! Mushroom of the week! Nice Black Snake! Lunchtime in Helen! The OFHC gang for today's hike (l-r)Dick Metzgar, Vic Robson, Jim Driggers, Trushna Nadig, Greta Driggers, Ann Clark, Bob Magee, Tim Hale, Ray Clark, Edwin Pruitt, Renee Corbett, Joe Collins, Angela Evans and Ray Lovett.