Waterfalls #1 - Dukes Creek and Raven Cliffs Falls

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Waterfalls #1 - Dukes Creek and Raven Cliffs Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Helen, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 12 2014 9:00 am >> Sun, Oct 12 2014 2:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 6 2014 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 10 2014 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

8 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Chad C

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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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Join us on a waterfall adventure in north Georgia. We'll travel from the Indian Trail park and ride to Helen. There we'll head to Raven Cliff falls for a creekside hike towards this unique waterfall. Along the way are several smaller falls and scenic views. This section of our hike will cover approx 5 miles with a decent change in elevation. We'll take a moment at the falls for pictures.

Once we're back at the cars, we'll head just about a mile to the trailhead of Duke's Creek falls. This waterfall is located just about a mile from the parking lot, but it does include a 400 foot descent along the trail (mostly a paved walkway). We'll again take a little time for pictures before heading back up to the trailhead. This will be just over 2 miles.

Overall the hiking will cover just about 8 miles with break in between for driving between and the picture opportunities. I suggest that anyone signing up be prepared for a good D3. Please contact me before signing up if you aren't sure if this is right for you.

DUE TO LIMITED PARKING, PLEASE BE PREPARED TO MEET AT THE CARPOOL AT INDIAN TRAIL OR MEET AT THE INGLES IN CLEVELAND. WE NEED TO TAKE AS FEW VEHICLES AS POSSIBLE TO THE THE TRAILS.

There is a $5 parking fee at Dukes Creek Falls. Please have cash!

Required Items to Bring:

hiking shoes/boots

rain gear

water and trail food

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera

Trekking poles

Snickers bar for the hike leader

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

135Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $54.00 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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