The North Georgia Mountain region offers many waterfalls. One of the most accessible is Helton Creek Falls, located in the Chattahoochee National Forest just north of Neel's Gap on Blood Mountain.
There are actually two falls here, an upper falls that plunges at a sheer angle and is the taller of the two. and a lower falls that is easier to approach and although slightly less spectacular, is still a decent cataract worthy of a visit.
To get there; take U.S. 129 about 12 miles south from Blairsville. Turn left on Helton Creek Falls Road. The road is narrow and is only paved for about a quarter mile, so drive with caution. Continue on the winding gravel forest service road approximately two miles to the parking area.
From there, take the well marked trail only 1/10 of a mile to the Lower Falls, and then an additional 1/10 of a mile to the Upper Falls observation deck.
Nearby attractions include the Blue Ridge Mountains, Vogel State Park, Helen, Georgia, Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dukes Creek Falls, Desoto Falls, Anna Ruby Falls, Brasstown Bald, Unicoi State Park and Appalachian Trail and Walasi-Yi Center.
Photo: Helton Creek Upper Falls courtesy of North Georgia Photos
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It sounds lovely. How did 'Blood Mountain' get it's name?
Mel...
It was a sacred place to the Cherokee, and most believe the site of a battle between The Cherokee and Creeks, bur others say it was just the color of the vegetation! I saw it's because of my feet after hiking over it!
I like the Cherokee theory because I have a little of that 'blood' running through me. I have been looking for a picture of my granmother from 1916. She was two years old playing while her grandmother was sitting on a porch.
Bloody feet? Yikes!
Mel...
Well, it a long steep, rock section of the Appalachian Train. I have some photos somewhere when I hiked that section in the snow!
Richard, I love waterfalls, as they are more rare than people give them credit for.
What is this word you use 'snow'? What is that? I think I saw it once in a movie or on Jesse's blog.
Gary...
I like them because they change from day to day, based on weather, the season etc. And they sound beautiful!
Mel...
Jesse lives in a white snowy world. I remember once in Pittsburgh it got to 15 below and it was the coldest I've ever been, Jesse said that it was 18 below today, in October! Holy crap, that's one cold place!
We usually get one dose (a few hours) of it every year. I remember the coldest day I ever experienced here. I was 12. Our car broke down and it was -14. It sticks out in my mind because I wasn't wearing shoes. How's that for a wake me up?
Hello Richard-Blog # 2 I see. Busy fella huh! I love waterfalls. I have that as my screensaver with moving waterfalls, sounds of the birds singing and great scenery tha go with it. But the real thing is much cooler. I hope you had a good day. Take care and KB,KS, and KTF.
Mel...
Well, now, that explains a lot ..." As God os my witness, I will never be without shoes again!" lol
Pat...
Thanks so much for the comment. I'm dozing off so it's bedtime for me!
Yeah, right! Me and Scarlett. It only took the one time. Night.
Richard...we all to often skip nature for man made wonders. Give me nature first!!
I went to Ruby Falls a few years ago while visiting family and it was wonderful!
Mel...
Another piece of the puzzle that is you!
Bill...
I love it, and it's FREE too!
Jer...
Anna Ruby Falls? I ask because there are two, Ruby Falls at Lookout Mountain and Anna Ruby Falls near Helen GA! Another great North Georgia waterfall. The whole area there is beautiful!
It was Ana Ruby...We went there and through Helen on one of my trips a few yrs ago. It was a scenic trip up there
However, on the way back down, my father in law made us stop at this Cabbage patch factory thingy...it was very weird.
Richard,
Is there a place to sit and enjoy the waterfall and jsut kinda get lost in the moment? If so I am so there for a mental health day.
I still have nightmares of that crazy place!