Address: 3455 Anna Ruby Falls Rd, Helen, GA 30545-2333
White County, Georgia in Unicoi State Park
The website says: Anna Ruby Falls is twin waterfalls cascading from Curtis Creek and York Creek plunging 150 and 50 feet respectively to form Smith Creek. The 1/2 mile paved path leads to the base of these beautiful falls.
The Views: Anna Ruby Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Georgia
The Cost: $3.00 per person and to enter the Anna Ruby Falls trail, you must drive through Unicoi State Park that has a $5.00 parking fee or you need a yearly state park parking pass.
Bathrooms: The bathrooms at the visitors center are nice and clean.
How long is the hike: You can reach the falls via a 1/2 mile paved trail that leads from the parking lot to two viewing decks. From there you get a nice view of both falls. 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.
Visitor center: The visitor center is nice and you can get your map etc. there as well as pay your $3.00 per person fee.
Wheelchair and Stroller access?: Yes. There are 5 steps up to the look out deck but you can see the falls from the trail end without going up.
Maps and markers: You can get a map from the visitor center but the trail is wide and easy to follow.
Kid and dog friendly: yes it's a fantastic kid-friendly, stroller-friendly and dog-friendly hike!
Tent and RV camping: yes there are both.
Was it worthwhile?: Yes, absolutely
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