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About This Trail
Helton Creek Falls Trail is a short but spectacular 0.1-mile path in Union County, Georgia, leading to two impressive waterfalls with minimal effort. The first falls drops approximately 30 feet over a rock face, easily visible from the main viewing area. A short continuation down the trail reveals the second falls, a stunning twin cascade where two streams plunge over 50 feet side by side. Despite its brevity, this trail delivers remarkable scenic value, making it perfect for families, photographers, or anyone seeking beautiful waterfalls without a strenuous hike. The falls are most impressive after rainfall when water volume peaks. The surrounding forest of hemlocks and rhododendrons adds to the scenic beauty. This trail’s ease of access and dramatic payoff make it one of the most popular waterfall destinations in the North Georgia mountains.
Getting There
Trail Reports
Short and easy hike with lovely views
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.
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
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