Anna Ruby Falls to Hardman Farm State Historic Site (11 mile hike)
Hardman Farm is located at the intersection of Highways 17 and 75, one mile south of Helen. The temporary entrance is on Highway 75 just north of the intersection.
Some GPS units will mistakenly take you into downtown Helen.
$40 + tax per person
No events are scheduled at this time.
Take an 11 mile, supported hike that will transport you back in time. You will trek from Anna Ruby Falls to Hardman Farm State Historic Site. This hike shares what was once the vast estate of Hardman Farms proprietary family, the Nichols. The area is now home to Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center, Unicoi State Park, the City of Helen and Hardman Farm State Historic Site.
The Falls to Farm Hike on Sunday, January 1, 2024 is an 11 mile, supported hike that will transport you back in time. You will trek from Anna Ruby Falls to Hardman Farm State Historic Site. This hike shares what once was the vast estate of Hardman Farms proprietary family, the Nichols. The area is now home to Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center, Unicoi State Park, the City of Helen and Hardman Farm State Historic Site.
Explore natural history features along the Smith Creek Trail weaved with man-made historical features such as the Sautee Ditch, a hand dug water supply for two gold stamp mills in the 1800s This supported hike includes a shuttle from Hardman Farm to Anna Ruby Falls, points of interest handouts, 4 support stops, swag bag, post-hike meal, tour of Hardman Farm and commemorative t-shirt.
The hike will begin and end at Hardman Farm. This is a moderate hike that traverses 11.5 miles , 1112 elevation gain, shallow water crossings and other trail conditions.
