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Anna Ruby Falls, Helen, GA

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Anna Ruby Falls

Follow a paved trail along Smith Creek to viewing platforms at the foot of twin waterfalls near Helen.

3455 Anna Ruby Falls Rd · Helen, GA

About Anna Ruby Falls

Anna Ruby Falls is a pair of waterfalls in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Helen, where Curtis Creek drops 153 feet and York Creek drops 50 feet side by side. The two join at the base to form Smith Creek. A paved trail, about 0.8 miles round trip, leads from the visitor center to upper and lower observation decks facing the falls. The recreation area, next to Unicoi State Park, also has a gift shop and picnic areas.

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