First Day Hike at Smithgall Woods Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013 2 PM to 4 PM This event has already occurred.   (Archived) Hike 2.6 miles with Smithgall staff to the park's beautiful cottage facility where hot cider will be waiting. Let the First Hike be your first step toward good health, then continue through the year with progressively longer hikes. “A Walk in the Park” brochure offers guidance for hike distance and difficulty. $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   PREVIOUS DATES  Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013 Sunday, Jan 1, 2012