Anna Ruby Falls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anna Ruby Falls |
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Anna Ruby Falls: Curtis Creek is on the left and York Creek is on the right
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Location | White County, Georgia, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°45′27″N 83°42′37″W / 34.757552°N 83.71022°W |
| Type | Tiered, twin |
| Watercourse | Curtis and York Creeks |
Anna Ruby Falls is a beautiful set of twin waterfalls located in White County, near the town of Helen, Georgia. It's also very close to Unicoi State Park. You can reach these falls by walking a paved trail about half a mile (800 meters) long. This trail is special because it's part of the National Trails System, which means it's recognized as an important recreational path in Georgia.
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What Makes Anna Ruby Falls Special?
Anna Ruby Falls isn't just one waterfall; it's actually two! Two different streams, called Curtis Creek and York Creek, create these falls. They flow separately until they meet at the bottom of the falls. When they join, they form a new stream called Smith Creek. This creek then flows into Unicoi Lake.
Where the Water Comes From
Both Curtis Creek and York Creek start high up on Tray Mountain. This mountain is the sixth-highest peak in Georgia.
- Curtis Creek drops about 153 feet (47 meters).
- York Creek drops about 50 feet (15 meters).
The falls are named after Anna Ruby Nichols, whose family was one of the first settlers in the area.
Exploring the Anna Ruby Falls Area
The area around Anna Ruby Falls is known as the Anna Ruby Falls Scenic Area. It covers about 1,600 acres (6.5 square kilometers). This beautiful natural space is part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Even though it's part of the national forest, you can only get to it through Unicoi State Park.
The U.S. Forest Service manages this land. They allow a non-profit organization called Cradle of Forestry to operate the visitor services here. There is a small fee to park your car when you visit. If you have a "Golden Age" pass, which is for seniors, you can get in for free. It's important to know that a Georgia ParkPass, which you might use at state parks, doesn't work here. This is because Anna Ruby Falls is on federal land, not state land.
Other Waterfalls Nearby
Anna Ruby Falls is one of four popular waterfalls you can visit near Helen, Georgia.
- Two of these, Dukes Creek Falls and Raven Cliff Falls, are also in White County.
- The third waterfall, DeSoto Falls, is in the next county over, Lumpkin County.
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Cascade below Anna Ruby Falls
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Falls on Curtis Creek side
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Falls on York Creek side
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Anna Ruby Nichols for whom the falls are named, 1865
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