Throughout the Chattahoochee National Forest many smaller waterfalls make a pleasant end to a hike. Alpine Helen boasts of a number of area waterfalls. Gold has been taken from this creek for almost 500 years. Rediscovered in 1828, this led to America's first Gold Rush in 1829. Nearby is Raven Cliffs , arguably one of the most unusual waterfalls in the world.
Water appears to come from a crack in a rock at an unbelievable volume.
A rare double waterfall, most popular in the state, Anna Ruby Falls , is just north of the bavarian village. Other falls in the area include Horse Trough Falls , in the Mark Trail Wilderness. The bridge at the beginning of the short trek to the falls is notable. It is the first bridge across Georgia's Chattahoochee River. Further east and south lies DeSoto Falls , named for Hernando deSoto, the Spanish Conquistador who visited the area in 1540.