Hike to Two Waterfalls: Raven Cliff and Dukes Creek Falls

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Hike to Two Waterfalls: Raven Cliff and Dukes Creek Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Helen GA

Hike: Hike to Two Waterfalls: Raven Cliff and Dukes Creek Falls

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Dec 20 2015 8:30 am >> Sun, Dec 20 2015 4:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Dec 10 2015 8:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Dec 20 2015 7:00 am

Event Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

8 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

DaveO
Carol

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
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Itinerary:

We will start the hike at the Raven Cliff Falls Trailhead at 10:15am.

The Raven Cliff Trail is 3.3 miles and follows a beautiful, rushing trout stream in a shady, moss-filled forest which ends at Raven Cliff Falls. These Falls are an unusual double cascade flowing down through a fissure in a massive granite outcrop: it consists of three drops, a 60-foot drop, followed by a 20-foot drop into a deep pool, followed by a cascade of 20 feet to Dodd Creek. We will stop at the base of the falls to enjoy this scenic location and have lunch.

For those that want an additional adventure: you can climb up Raven Cliff, which is a rather steep ascent (60 feet) adjacent to the falls overlooking the area. The climb up Raven Cliff is Optional.

After lunch we’ll hike back along the stream to the cars and drive to the Dukes Creek Falls parking lot. The hike to Duke Creek Falls is 1.1 mile downhill (a 400 foot decent) before we get to the base of the falls overlook. The view of this 150 foot waterfall is breathtaking. We’ll stay here for about 20 minutes before departing back up the trail to the trailhead.

Elevation between the two trails will be about 1000 feet with a distance of 8-9 miles.

Parking is limited at the Trail head parking lots, so please car pool. Bring your National Park Annual Pass or Senior Pass otherwise there is a $4 parking fee at Dukes Cliff Falls parking lot but not at Raven.

There are Vault toilets at both locations, but no fresh water.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch, Snacks and Liquids

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles

Additional shoes and shirts for the ride home.

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

140Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 am

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

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