Raven Cliffs Falls & DeSoto Falls

Raven Cliffs Falls & DeSoto Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Raven Cliffs Wilderness/Chattahoochee National Forest

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, May 1 2014 10:30 am >> Thu, May 1 2014 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 28 2014 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Apr 30 2014 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Ralph Howard

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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:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

If you enjoy waterfalls and moderate hiking this is the trip for you! With the rains early this week both the waterfalls and wildflowers should be spectacular.

We will begin with Raven Cliff Falls, which is one of the most popular hikes in Georgia. We will hike 2.5 miles next to Dodds Creek. The terrain is moderate with several waterfalls and cascades until we reach Raven Cliffs Falls. A large rock outcrop greets us at the end of the trail. A short but steep climb part way up the cliff will give us a view of the waterfall between the rocks as it plummets over the 125 foot rock cliff.

You can enjoy lunch at the base of the falls, or for the more adventurous, you can join me and climb to the top of the rock outcropping via the tree whose roots form a steep ladder between the rocks and enjoy your lunch overlooking the area below.

We will plan on spending at least 30-45 minutes at the falls. After lunch, we will turn around and retrace our steps back to the trailhead and drive 20 miles to DeSoto Falls where we will hike an easy 2 miles to see both the lower and upper falls before heading back to Atlanta.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch, Trail Snacks, Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Bring some decedent hiking shoes, the trails are likely muddy from the heavy rains. Dry/clean shoes for the ride home.

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.

From Raven Cliffs Falls return to Turners Corner and stay right on US129/US 19 N. The DeSoto Falls trailhead will be on the left in 4.2 miles.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

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

I will cancel this hike in the event that the weather forecast predicts heavy rains on the day of the hike.

Raven Cliffs Falls & DeSoto Falls - Thu, May 1 2014

Raven Cliffs Falls & DeSoto Falls