September 4, 2018
The Unicoi - Helen Trail - Helen, GA
Unicoi - Helen Trail, Helen, GA September4, 2018 Today's hike was at Unicoi State Park near Helen, GA. Starting at Unicoi Lodge, we hiked the Unicoi/Helen Trail, Frog Pond and the Bottoms Loop Trail
Directions
Just north of Helen, GA turn right onto Hwy 356 and drive past the lake and follow the signs to Unicoi Lodge on the right. Instead of starting at Unicoi Lodge, you can also choose to start in Helen at the City Park in Helen. Another great day for a hike! WILDFLOWERS IDENTIFIED: Goldenrod, Blue Lobelia, Cardinal Flower, Joe Pye Weed, Wild Goldenglow, Ladies Thumb, Wood Aster, Wild Potato Vine, Asiatic Day-Flower and Spotted Jewelweed
Conditions
Partly cloudy and warm with temperatures ranging in the low to upper 70's F.
Hikers (8)
- Ray Clark
- Joe Collins
- Greta Driggers
- Jim Driggers
- Ray Lovett
- Trushna Nadig
- Terre Pratt
- Vic Robson
Photos (13)
Parking at Unicoi Lodge Leaving the parking lot onto the Unicoi / Helen Trail. Lots of nice footbridges along the trail Beautiful Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) The trails are very well marked. Another great day for a hike! One of today's trails. Arriving at downtown Helen Park Wild Potato Vine Crossing over Lower Smith Creek Fungus of the Week! Blue Lobelia The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Ray Clark, Trushna Nadig, Terre Pratt, Greta Driggers, Joe Collins, Ray Lovett, Vic Robson and Jim Driggers.