#7 Anna Ruby Falls
Although there are various waterfalls in Northern Georgia, there are none quite as impressive as the Anna Ruby Falls. The falls are about seven miles outside the town of Helen and can be reached by a scenic half-mile trail from the parking area. While the falls are breathtaking, it is the journey to reach them that is half the excitement.
Address: 3455 Anna Ruby Falls Road
Open: Monday-Sunday 9 am – 6 pm
Cost: $3 per person
#8 Yonah Mountain
Hike the Yonah Mountain Trail through a rocky, wildflower-filled forest, climbing this iconic mountain to exceptional summit views and great backpacking campsites near Helen, Georgia. With incredible views, steep drop-offs, and a moderately challenging but ultra-scenic climb to the summit, the Yonah Mountain Trail delivers one of North Georgia’s best and most popular hikes.
GPS Coordinates: 34.637383, -83.725117 // N34 38.243 W83 43.507