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Unicoi to Helen Trail
Helen, Georgia
5.23 mi
/ 814 ft gain
Unicoi to Helen Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Helen, Georgia.
Hike the Unicoi Lake Trail
Helen, Georgia
1.9 mi
Unicoi State Park is a pleasant, refreshing park just outside of Helen, GA. There is a hiking trail, kayaking/canoeing launch, paddle boat rentals, camping area, and even a 3 segment zipline course (all three were fantastic)! Fishing is allowed, and when we went last there were a few kayakers fishing along a bank of the lake. There are bathroom facilities and a park office on-site.
There are se...
Tray Mountain Road
Helen, Georgia
14.53 mi
/ 2618 ft gain
Tray Mountain Road is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Helen, Georgia.
Martins Mine, Cathy Ellis and Ash Creek Trail
Helen, Georgia
8.12 mi
/ 1037 ft gain
Martins Mine, Cathy Ellis and Ash Creek Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Helen, Georgia.
Dukes Creek Trail
Helen, Georgia
2.22 mi
/ 331 ft gain
Dukes Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Helen, Georgia.
Hike to Dukes Creek Falls
Helen, Georgia
4.2
1.9 mi
/ 300 ft gain
Starting with a scenic overlook of Yonah mountain and ending with three waterfalls, Dukes Creek falls is the perfect hike on any occasion. This easy 1 mile trail has spectacular views and is great for dogs and families. The trail is gravel and boardwalk the whole way and great for any age. The path leads through the forest along the river leading up to the falls. This hike is excellent for runn...
Raven Cliff Falls
Helen, Georgia
4.6
4.78 mi
/ 584 ft gain
The hike to Raven Cliff Falls round-trip is about 5 miles. The scenery is amazing the whole way through with beautiful cascading waterfalls and running streams filled with wildlife everywhere you look. Along the way, there are a few campsites where during the warm months you'll see many tents set up.
A few of the waterfalls along the way are easily accessible with clear paths and some are a bi...
Hike to Anna Ruby Falls
Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia
4.0
1 mi
/ 374 ft gain
The hike to Anna Ruby Falls located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, bordering and often mistaken for being located in Unicoi State Park, begins at the Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center. There is a $3 per person fee (16 years and under are free) to access the parking lot of the visitor center and to the falls. Once at the parking lot, the visitor center has restrooms, refreshments and good in...
Anna Ruby Falls Trail
Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia
0.93 mi
/ 262 ft gain
Anna Ruby Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Helen, Georgia.
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Blairsville, Georgia
Lake Winfield Scott Rec
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Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating, ...
Lakemont, Georgia
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
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Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun, this developed recreation area offers camp...
Suches, Georgia
Getaway Chattahoochee
A Handcrafted Hideaway
Enjoy your tiny spot in nature - our collection of cabins is spread across 57 acres. The cabins are scattered thr...
From $119 / night
Mount Airy, Georgia
Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area
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Fern Springs is home to historical hand-constructed stone pavilions, walkways, bridges, water rills and stairways.
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Cornelia, Georgia
Lake Russell Recreation Area
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This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone; swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing and boating...
Mount Airy, Georgia
Nancytown Group Campground
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Nancytown is an excellent spot for families, fishermen and picnickers to get away and enjoy the outdoors.
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