June 6, 2017
Raven Cliffs Trail near Helen - GA
Today's hike was on the Raven Cliffs Trail near Helen. GA to Raven Cliffs Falls
Directions
Take GA 75 north from Helen for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto GA 356 (75 Alternate) and travel 2.3 miles to the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway. Turn right and travel 2.8 miles to the trailhead sign and parking area on the left. Another great day for a hike! Hiking distance - 5+ miles. WILD
Conditions
Mostly to partly cloudy, mild with temperatures ranging from 68-72 with a nice breeze.
Hikers (11)
- Jenny Bell
- Mike Bell
- John Bellamy
- Phil Brownrigg
- Ray Clark
- Joe Collins
- Renee Corbett
- Tim Hale
- Radhika Nadig
- Trushna Nadig
- Vic Robson. T
Flowers in bloom
Fly Poison, Foam Flower, Milkweed, Rosebay Rhododendron, Indian Pipes, Cinquefoil
Birds identified
Vireo, White-breasted Nuthatch, Goldfinch, Hooded warbler, Blue Jay, Pine Warbler and American Crow
Photos (15)
Parking area Crossing the bridge over Dodd Creek. The trail stays close to Dodd Creek all the way to the cliffs. Wildflower. There are nice waterfalls and cascades all along the creek. A great day for mushrooms! Another nice waterfall Trees across Dodd Creek The massive rock cliffs! Raven Cliffs Falls! The water is COLD! Milkweed Track Elevation profile The OFHC gang for today's hike (l-r) Radhika Nadig, Phil Brownrigg, Vic Robson, Trushna Nadig, John Bellamy, Jenny Bell, Tim Hale, Renee Corbett, Joe Collins, Ray Clark and Mike Bell.