Anna Ruby Falls Hike
Waterfall | Georgia
0.8 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 0.8 mi distance for this hike is verified (fs.usda.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Anna Ruby Falls
Anna Ruby Falls is a waterfall in Georgia, on land managed by Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Anna Ruby Falls Trail: 0.8 miles round trip, from Anna Ruby Falls visitor information center parking lot. Distance from fs.usda.gov.
Before You Go
- Admission is $6 per person 16 years and older. (fs.usda.gov)
- Dogs are allowed on leash. (nrtapplication.org)
- The site is wheelchair accessible from the parking lot to the visitor's center. (fs.usda.gov)
- The site is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 7 days a week. (fs.usda.gov)
- There is no admission after 4:00pm. (fs.usda.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Anna Ruby Falls?
The Anna Ruby Falls Trail to Anna Ruby Falls is 0.8 miles round trip.
Where does the Anna Ruby Falls hike start?
It starts from Anna Ruby Falls visitor information center parking lot.
Is there a fee to hike to Anna Ruby Falls?
Admission is $6 per person 16 years and older.
Are dogs allowed on the Anna Ruby Falls trail?
Dogs are allowed on leash.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Anna Ruby Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- fs.usda.gov
- Distance
- fs.usda.gov
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Anna Ruby Falls.