Raven Cliffs Falls Hike - Sat, Mar 20 2010

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Raven Cliffs Falls Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Raven Cliffs Wilderness

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 20 2010 8:45 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Mar 16 2010 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 19 2010 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Andrea S.
Denise Van Huss

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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:

18 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

This is one of the most popular hikes in Georgia, and for good reason. It is a very moderate 2.5 mile hike to the falls. The trail parallels Dodd Creek, which forms numerous cascades and at least two waterfalls on the way. At 2.5 miles, we will reach Raven Cliffs Falls, which plummets over a 125 foot rock cliff. For the more adventurous, you can climb up to the top of the Falls, but watch your footing. We will eat lunch at the base of the falls and then hike home.

On the way back we could stop for a little bit of sightseeing in Helen GA, if there is interest.

This is my first so-called solo hike and I am planning to start a series of slow pace hikes, I am working on getting shape for some of the longer and tougher routes and hope that I find some people who want to join me in the build up. My hiking pace will always be on the slower side, most definitely on uphills and I like to take breaks for pictures and to get a breather. Someone who likes to hike fast might be a bit bored on my hikes (you have been warned).

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking schoes, rain gear, lunch to eat at the falls, 1 liter drinks

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Camera & good mood :-)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take GA 400 north, which is also US 19. As you approach Dahlonega, Take GA 60 around Dahlonega where it also becomes US 19 (GA 60 will eventually fork to the left at Porter Springs, but stay on US 19). Take a right onto US 129 at Turners Corner. Take a left onto GA Alt 75. Take a left onto the Richard Russell Hwy, GA 348. Look for parking lot for Raven Cliffs Falls after about 3.0 miles on GA 348.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

148Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $59.20 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:

This is the first in a series of slower pace hikes, that doesn't mean we won't add in longer more challenging routes, but it means that we plan enough time to hike them slow. I brought the pace issue up a few times and I believe there is interest in these kind of hikes. :-)

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