Last Day! Hiking - Sat, Sep 2 2006

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Last Day! Hiking

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Raven Cliff Falls Trail and Dukes Creek Falls Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 2 2006 9:00 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 1 2006 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

17 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Moderate Hike 5 miles

My hikes are more leisurely....with plenty of breaks for water and snacks....if you are fast hiker and wants to hike fast, this may not be the hike for you.

Ravens Cliff Falls are a wonder to behold, and the hike in is almost equally as stunning. The path begins as a wide road near the junction of Dodd and Bear Den Creek. The first 100 yards of the path is essentially a service road for these spots. The trail closely follows Dodd Creek up to the falls. On the path several additional waterfalls add to the pleasure of this hike. The forest is dominated by hardwoods. Short cascades and riplets of whitewater produce a relaxing gurgle during a significant portion of the hike. The approach to the Cliffs is the highlight of the trip. A quick climb and loud noise impart the message of the approaching waterfall. The water rushes through a split in the rocks and splashes down in cascades to the bottom. Typical of high forest falls, water flow is heavy only in the spring, but somehow the way the cliff is shaped makes these falls seem strong most of the year. A short path leads to the top of falls. (Georgia Trails dot com)

Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of water. If you have a hiking shoes its better. Trekking pole if you have it, if not you can find a walking stick on the trail.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Clarkesville, GA 30523 10:30 a.m. Parking lot at Raven Cliff Falls parking lot From Park & Ride, go North on GA-400 until it ends, go straight on to 115, follow 115 to Cleveland, turn right on to 75 (youll see Ingles shopping center as you turn), go through Helen, Turn on to 365, turn right onto Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway (GA 348) and drive 2.8 miles to the gravel, unmarked parking area where Bear Den Creek crosses.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? No

Will this event occur rain or shine? No, no hiking in the rain!

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Cost Includes:

Please share gas fare with your driver. (since the gas price is high these days, $7 - $8.)

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.