Ruby's Falls
Photo of lower tier by Eric Pierce
Waterfall Info: This is a wet-weather waterfall on an unnamed stream on the northwest slope of Fort Mountain. There isn't much flow here except after heavy rain.
Landowner: Fort Mountain State Park
Height: 40 Feet
Type: Slide & Free-Fall (Double-Tier)
County: Murray
Access Info: Ruby's Falls can be reached by a long, very steep, and strenuous hike from Fort Mountain Lake along Big Rock Trail, Gahuti Trail, Bike Trail #301, and finally, Horse Trails #401/404/405. The waterfall is at the terminus of Trail #405. Most people won't find the waterfall worth the effort, especially in dry periods. However, it can be done as part of a hike to the many talc mining remains in the area, the old helipad view of Grassy Mountain, and Goldmine Creek Falls. Consult the park map for turn-by-turn directions.
Waterfall Location: 34.788255,-84.712529
Landowner: Fort Mountain State Park
Height: 40 Feet
Type: Slide & Free-Fall (Double-Tier)
County: Murray
Access Info: Ruby's Falls can be reached by a long, very steep, and strenuous hike from Fort Mountain Lake along Big Rock Trail, Gahuti Trail, Bike Trail #301, and finally, Horse Trails #401/404/405. The waterfall is at the terminus of Trail #405. Most people won't find the waterfall worth the effort, especially in dry periods. However, it can be done as part of a hike to the many talc mining remains in the area, the old helipad view of Grassy Mountain, and Goldmine Creek Falls. Consult the park map for turn-by-turn directions.
Waterfall Location: 34.788255,-84.712529
View of full waterfall. Photo by Eric Pierce