Pet-Friendly Hike at Buck Shoals Friday, Dec 7, 2012 2 PM to 4 PM This event has already occurred.   (Archived) Enjoy a walk in this future state park with your pet. The hike will be about two miles long. Come with or without your pet, but if you bring a dog they must be on a 6 foot leash. Call for directions to Buck Shoals and be sure to get there by 2:00 p.m. as the gate will be closed during the hike. $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