Georgia
Union County
Helton Creek Falls Trail
A very short hike to two sets of waterfalls
The short but scenic trail leads to the first falls, which are about 30 feet high. The second falls, a short way down the path, is a set of twin cascades that drop at over 50 feet.
Length: 0.1 miles
Difficulty: 1
Nearby Trails
Blood Mountain Trail
Scenic hike up Blood Mountain
Byron Herbert Reece Access Trail
Formerly known as Blood Mountain Spur Trail
Byron Reece Nature Trail
This trail is noted for how many different types of trees grow around it
Coosa Backcountry Trail
A long loop in the mountains in and around Vogel State Park
Bear Hair Gap Trail
A trail that winds through Blood Mountain Wilderness
Day Hike
Helton Creek Falls is easily accessible by car from Vogel State Park and Walasi-Yi/Neels Gap. The trail is nicely maintained, descending into a valley and up toward the upper falls (where it terminates in a boardwalk viewing platform). There are stairs leading down into the pool beneath the lower falls -- I imagine in summer it's a popular swimming place! But not in January. The falls are lovely and the short trail was perfect for a family with young/new hikers.