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Hike to the double waterfalls at Helton Creek Falls in North Georgia

Discover the hidden gem of Helton Creek Falls, where double cascading waterfalls await your exploration. Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature and indulge in an unforgettable hiking experience.

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Hike to the double waterfalls at Helton Creek Falls in North Georgia

Be captivated by the enchanting allure of Helton Creek Falls, as you embark on an invigorating hike to witness the mesmerizing double waterfalls. Unleash your adventurous spirit amidst the picturesque landscapes of North Georgia.

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Fishing Smith Creek

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This past weekend we decided to hit up Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park, one of our favorite small streams to fish!

About Smith Creek

Smith Creek is a great stream to fish when you’re looking for somewhere with relatively easy access that’s not a terribly far drive from Atlanta. It’s located off Unicoi Bottoms Rd just a few miles outside of Helen, Ga.

Smith Creek is a heavily stocked stream where you will find many spots filled with rainbow trout that range in size anywhere from 8 inches to 16 inches in length.

It’s a very well known stream, so be sure to arrive early to get to the better spots.

Gear

Smith Creek is a bit of a small stream, so there’s not a whole lot of room for fly casting. Hannah and I took this trip and both used 9 foot 5 weight rods and had no issues, but it was a bit of a challenge in certain spots to not get hung up in trees and brush.

If available I would highly recommend a 6-7 foot 3-5 weight rod.

Amazon has several good deals for getting started such as this Wild Water 5wt 9’ Rod 7 Piece Fly Fishing Complete Starter Package

The setup Hannah and I were using is an Allen Trout II Reel and an Echo Carbon XL 9′ 5wt rod

Also check this Echo Fly Fishing Outfit, almost the same setup that we were catching fish with this weekend!

Rules and Regulations

Delayed harvest period between November 1st and May 14th is strictly catch and release only.

You must check in at the Unicoi Lodge to get your free fishing permit and pay a $5 parking fee.

Single hook, artificial bait only. You may not have treble hooks or live bait in your possession while fishing (this includes corn).

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