Twilight Hike at Buck Shoals Friday, Oct 19, 2012 5 PM to 7 PM This event has already occurred.   (Archived) Enjoy changing fall foliage under sunset skies as we walk around the Catawba Creek trail and along the park roadway to the shoals area of the Chattahoochee River. This two mile hike is moderately difficult. The trail passes through forest and field, and offers a chance to see this unopened state park. $5 parking. 706-878-3087. Location: Smithgall Woods State Park 61 Tsalaki Trail Helen, GA 30545 Directions: GPS Coordinates: N 34.691950 | W -083.767150 Located on Ga. Hwy. 75 Alt, 3 miles west of Helen. Smithgall Woods State Park 61 Tsalaki Trail Helen, GA 30545