Gainesville, Ga. (August 6, 2021) -- The U.S. Forest Service - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests announced Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area will be closed to allow repairs and replacement of the split-rail fence along the extremely popular interpretive trail to the falls.

Because the .8-mile trail leading to the falls is so heavily-used on a daily basis, there is a critical need for structural repairs to the fence that borders the trail to enhance the safety of visitors and staff.

To ensure visitor and employee safety, Anna Ruby Falls will be closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the month, beginning August 10th, and will conclude repairs on August 31. Normal operations will resume on September 1, in which the site will be open daily from 9:00 – 6:00pm through the end of the year.

Anna Ruby Falls lies in the heart of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in north Georgia, and has become one of the state’s premier scenic destinations for tourists and locals alike for years. Curtis and York Creeks converge and form twin waterfalls at a height of 150 feet and 50 feet, respectively, creating an amazing natural phenomenon that is likely to impress anyone who appreciates the beauty of our public lands.

The Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area is managed and operated by FIND Outdoors, a 49-year old nonprofit based in Pisgah Forest, NC.

The .8-mile trail leading to the falls is so heavily-used on a daily basis, there is a critical need for structural repairs to the fence that borders the trail to enhance the safety of visitors and staff. Anna Ruby Falls marks the junction of Curtis and York Creeks. Let the soothing sounds of babbling brooks accompany you on your nature walk to the twin falls. Photo by FIND Outdoors.

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About the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests provide the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources in Georgia. Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clear-running streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreation activity opportunities, these lands are rich in natural scenery, history and culture. The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

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