helen georgia
Thursday, October 14th, 2010
Unicoi Parks Frog Pond Trail (Reference Map HK2) makes for the perfect what I like to refer to as a kid’s hike. The trail is very mild, very clean and well maintained, and about a 1/3 mile round trip. This trail is perfect for small kids; it’s just long enough to wear out even the most ...
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
If you’re ready for the true challenge of a hike that offers some distance, the Unicoi / Helen hike (Reference Map HK2) is just the cure. For a total of right at 6 miles unless you are just a avid fitness buff, or just great shape, this hike will challenge most. The trail begins at the ...
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Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
This is the Lake loop trail originating at the Unicoi Lodge (Reference Map R24), and loops around the entire Smith Lake. The hike is 2.5 mile round trip. Unicoi Lodge is just about a ten-minute drive outside of the main city of Helen, Ga. shopping district. Count on about 2 to 2-1/2 hours for the ...
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Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
This is the trail which trailhead is located the farthest away from the visitor’s center. To hike the Cathy Ellis Trail (Reference Map HK5) requires a 2.8-mile walk down a partially paved partially graveled road from the visitor’s center. There is a plaque noting the history of this trail located at the trailhead. You have to ...
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Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
This is one of several of the hiking opportunities at the Smithgall Woods Conservation Area (Reference Map HK5). As with all the trails except the Laurel Ridge trail, there is a decent walk down a partially paved, and partially graveled road to get to the entrance off the trail. The road you walk is a ...
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Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
The Wetland Loops trail is part of the trail systems within the Smithgall Woods Conservation area (Reference Map HK5). Wetland Loops Trail is one of several trails running through Smithgall Woods. The main thing you need to consider when hiking any of the trails within Smithgall Woods is that all but one hike requires a ...
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010
Reference Map HK4 This hike is just about 15 minutes outside of the City of Helen Georgia, but feels like a world away. Unlike Anna Ruby Falls with it’s paved trail, or Dukes Creek Falls with it’s smooth well maintained trails, Raven Cliffs Falls are a little bit more like a real hike. The trail can be ...
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
Dukes Creek falls (Reference Map HK3) is the perfect intermediate hike. This is a excellent very low budget entertainment option for families that also offers exposure to the views of the great outdoors, and the excellent health benefits associated with hiking. The 1.1-mile hike consists of a fairly clean and wide well maintained trail down to the ...
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Sunday, September 5th, 2010
Here is a very inexpensive attraction for the entire family young and old.Anna Ruby Falls (Reference Map HK1) is a perfect place to spend the entire day for next to nothing. Here you can hike up the paved .4-mile trail up to a breathtaking view of the most beautiful twin falls in the State of Georgia. Most ...
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