Raven Cliffs Falls + Optional Tubing and Brats in Helen

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Raven Cliffs Falls + Optional Tubing and Brats in Helen

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Raven Cliffs Wilderness

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Sep 5 2010 8:45 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Sep 1 2010 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Sep 4 2010 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Sarah H
Andrea S.

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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:

15 / 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.

For those wanting even more adventure, we will head over to Helen following the hike for some tubing on the Chattahoochee. Be sure to bring water shoes and clothes/swimsuit to change into as well as $5 to pay the outfitter directly for your tube trip. After our float, we'll grab some brats and beverages in the town of Helen.

The pace of this hike will be slower than usual for a D3. Plan on taking it nice and easy with plenty of stops to enjoy the scenery and take pictures. If you're looking for a brisk fitness hike, this isn't the right hike for you.

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes or boots
Snack or lunch to eat at the falls
Plenty of water or sports drink

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera
Rain gear

For tubing:
Water shoes
Swimsuit or clothes to get wet
Towel and sunscreen
$5

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:

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