A Spring Hike to Two Waterfalls: Raven Cliff and Dukes Creek Falls - Mon, Apr 29 2024

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


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cleveland, GA   Hike: A Spring Hike to Two Waterfalls: Raven Cliff and Dukes Creek Falls  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Apr 29 2024  9:00 am >> Mon, Apr 29 2024 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Apr 17 2024 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Apr 29 2024 6:00 am
Event Duration:7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mike C
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The carpool will leave promptly at 9:00 am and the hike at Raven Cliff Falls Trailhead will begin  at 10:40 am. We should be back at the Mansell Park n Ride around 4:00pm.

This hike is NOT for Beginniers! We will stop breifly at the falls to take a few pictures.

The Raven Cliff Trail is 3.1 miles  (6.3 miles round trip) and follows a beautiful, rushing trout stream in a shady, moss-filled forest which ends at Raven Cliff Falls. There are many 'small tralls’ along the way and we will stop periodically to enjoy them. 

We will have lunch at the Falls for 20-30 minutes. After lunch we’ll hike back to the cars and drive to the Dukes Creek Falls parking lot. (5 minute car ride)

The hike to Duke Creek Falls is 1.3 mile (.62 miles round trip} with a 400 foot decent to the base of the falls overlook. The view of this 150 foot waterfall is breathtaking. 

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

There is no parking fee at Raven, but there is a $5 fee at Dukes.


Required Items to Bring:

Lunch, Snacks and Liquids

For the carpoolers : additional shoes and shirts for the ride home! 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From the Mansell Park and Ride to Raven Cliff Falls parking lot:  Take GA 400 North.  To GA 115, toward Cleveland.  Left on Tesnatee Gap Valley Road then a left on GA 129 North. Right on GA 75 Alt.  Left on GA 348 which is Richard Russell Hwy. Go about 3 miles to the Raven Cliff Parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):140Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 pm
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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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