I don’t know about you, but I feel like Georgia really shines in the fall. Not just in a leaf peeping kind of way (which is gorgeous unto its own) but in a way that the whole state really comes alive. Between the fall festivals, the autumn train rides, the pumpkin patches popping up left and right, it seems like there is a never-ending amount of things to do. And then you have the hiking…so many opportunities to get out there and enjoy the spectacular Georgia weather. Crisp cool air, the smell of the leaves—it is heaven on earth. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy all of Georgia’s best fall attributes, then this easy two mile hike is it.

It’s no joke that people come from all over the country to North Georgia every year to see some of the best that nature has to offer.
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This trail in Unicoi State Park along Anna Ruby Falls is no exception.
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This quick jaunt is less than a mile, and brings visitors through the wooden area of North Georgia which is always brimming with color during the fall months.
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Beyond the fact that Anna Ruby Falls is pretty majestic by itself, once you get the shimmering reds and golds of autumn, it becomes a picturesque paradise that Mother Nature herself painted.
TripAdvisor RetiredandRoaming53
Venture the 0.8 miles out-and-back with the whole family, as this hike is intended for hikers or all skill levels.
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There is a very minimal elevation gain of less than 200-feet, so there won’t be too much in terms of steep inclines or declines along the way.
TripAdvisor Marci F.
The observation deck is one of the best spots to witness the beauty of the waterfalls, with an absolutely perfect vantage point of it all.
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Pack a picnic and spend some time on the deck having lunch, listening to the sounds of the waterfalls as your mealtime soundtrack.
TripAdvisor Marci F.
The paved walking trail has benches along the way for people to sit and enjoy nature throughout different parts of the journey.
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Be prepared for a bit heavier of traffic compared to other Georgia trails, especially when it comes to the autumn months.
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However, we guarantee that if you take the Anna Ruby Falls hike during the next few months, you’ll see Georgia in a completely new way.
TripAdvisor Katherine H.

The address for this hiking trail is 3455 Anna Ruby Falls Rd, Helen, GA 30545-2333. The trail is open Sunday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. To find out more information about the falls or about Unicoi State Park, visit the website.

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