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August 13, 2019

Raven Cliffs Trail Near Helen, GA

Raven Cliffs Trail Near Helen, GA This week's hike was on the Raven Cliffs Falls Trail 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 - 5.6 miles. WILD

Conditions

Very sunny and humid although the temperature only ranged from 74-83.

Hikers (8)

  • Jenny Bell
  • Mike Bell
  • Ray Clark
  • Joe Collins
  • Dick Metzgar
  • Bob Magee
  • Jeanne O’Connor
  • Bruce O’Connor

Flowers in bloom

White Wood Aster, Beggar Lice, Rattlesnake Plantain, Wild Phlox

Birds identified

White-breasted Nuthatch, Blue Jay, Cardinal, Tufted Titmouse and American Crow

Photos (14)

  • Leaving the parking area.
  • Headed out to Raven Cliffs Falls!
  • Crossing the footbridge over Dodd Creek!
  • The Valentine Tree is still there.
  • The trail stays close to Dodd Creek most of the way.
  • This plant is somewhat of a nuisance but it has a pretty blossom..
  • There are several nice waterfalls along the trail to Raven Cliffs.
  • The massive cliffs of Raven.
  • The falls flows in the split of the rock cliffs.
  • White Wood Aster
  • Back to the parking area for lunch!
  • Our path today
  • Our Elevation Profile.
  • The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Bob Magee, Dick Metzgar, Jeanne O'Connor, Mike Bell, Bruce O'Connor, Jenny Bell, Joe Collins and Ray Clark.