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Helton Creek Falls Trail

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  2. GA
  3. …Northern Georgia
  4. Chattahoochee National Forest
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“A short trail to Helton Falls. ”

Isaac Bozeman
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Point to Point

2,239' 682 m

High

2,192' 668 m

Low

49' 15 m

Up

26' 8 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Waterfall · Wildlife

Family Friendly It is short and easy.

Standard USFS regulations.

Description

This trail is short and sweet. It takes you from the road down to these little-known falls. The upper section of the falls has a perfect pool for swimming.

Flora & Fauna

Many pines, and many flowers line this trail.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

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Isaac Bozeman
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Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 3 votes

#39

in Chattahoochee National Forest

#28235

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  3.3 from 3 votes
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in Chattahoochee National…

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in Georgia

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A photo inside the waterfall.
Sep 3, 2018 near Blairsv…, GA
The creek as it flows off the fall.
Sep 3, 2018 near Blairsv…, GA
The waterfall.
Sep 3, 2018 near Blairsv…, GA
Kids playing at the lower falls.
Sep 3, 2018 near Blairsv…, GA
Helton Creek Falls
Sep 6, 2018 near Blairsv…, GA
Helton Creek Falls
Sep 6, 2018 near Blairsv…, GA

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Aug 23, 2025
Anonymous
Beautiful Falls. Short Hike. Good for beginners.
Jul 23, 2023
Chris Byrd
Avoid access road from Hwy 348, as you have to ford 2 creeks just to get to the trail. Not worth busting up your car over this sub-par waterfall.
Jul 4, 2019
Shawn McHargue
Jun 22, 2019
Nate Ritter
0.2mi — 1h 00m
Oct 2, 2018
Jon Meyer
0.4mi
Aug 6, 2018
Isaac Bozeman

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