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Smithgall Woods State Park

waterfall–Covered Bridge, 3 viewpoints

3.7 mi · ▲ 350 ft · 1 hr 25 min

waterfall–Covered Bridge, 3 viewpoints is a 3.7-mile out-and-back in Smithgall Woods State Park near Helen, GA. The route passes Covered Bridge before reaching waterfall at the turnaround, 1.8 miles in. It climbs 350 ft and is mostly gravel. It scores 69/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi1,398 – 1,572 ft3.8 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Ash Creek Trail 34.68346, -83.75060
Nearest town Helen, GA
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waterfall–Covered Bridge, 3 viewpoints

3.7 mi · ▲ 350 ft · 1 hr 25 min

Elevation 1,397–1,573 ft

Out & Back · Smithgall Woods State Park

Trailhead: Ash Creek Trail · 34.68346, -83.75060

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:12 AM · sunset 7:56 PM

Toilets at the trailhead

  1. Start on Ash Creek Trail, heading NE.
  2. 0.1 miBear right onto Tsalaki Trail, heading S.
  3. 50 ftPass Covered Bridge.
  4. 1.3 miContinue straight onto Chunanee Falls Trail, heading E.
  5. 0.4 miReach waterfall, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  6. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Tsalaki Trail, heading W.
  7. 1.3 miBear left onto Ash Creek Trail, heading N.
  8. 400 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/waterfall-covered-bridge-out-back-3-viewpoints-6-km-6f2f

Trail surface

67% gravel9% paved24% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:12 AMSunset 7:56 PM

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