August 2, 2016
A.T. Wayah Crest Picnic Area - Siler Bald, NC
Raven Cliffs Trail Hike - Near Helen, GA August 2, 2016
Two This week's hike was on the Raven Cliffs Falls Trail to Raven Cliffs Falls.
TTRAIL INFORMATION - Beautiful Raven Cliffs Trail is located in White County, GA north of Helen on the Richard Russell Scenic Highway. The trail is 5 mi round trip as it follows Dodd Creek up to the massive rock cliffs called Raven Cliffs and Falls. The Falls flows between a large crack in the cliffs. This is one of the most popular hiking trails in the state of Georgia.
We rate the hikes mostly easy to moderate. Very careful footing is required as you climb up a steep slope at Raven Cliffs (if you decide to hike up to the split in the cliffs).
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! Mostly fair, mild with temperatures ranging from 67-75 with a nice breeze. Hiking distance - 5 miles.
Hikers (15)
- John Anderson
- Mike Bell
- Jenny Bell
- John Bellamy
- June Bellamy
- Phil Brownrigg
- Ray Clark
- Joe Collins
- Tim Hale
- Bill Hunt
- Bob Magee
- Dick Metzgar
- Jeanne O'Connor
- Tony Presley
- Vic Robson . T
Flowers in bloom
Spotted Jewelweed, Beggar Lice, Coreopsis, Rattlesnake Plantain, Alumroot, Spiderwort, Goldenrod, Joe Pye Weed and Wood Aster
Birds identified
Vireo, White-breasted Nuthatch, Goldfinch, Hooded warbler, Blue Jay, Pine Warbler and American Crow
Photos (14)
Parking lot at Wayah Crest Picnic Area. Back on the A.T. Today! Headed for Siler Bald. A great day for wildflowers! This is the gap just below Siler Bald. Starting the climb up the grassy slope to the summit of Siler Bald . Near the summit of Siler. The marker at the summit. Beautiful views even in the clouds! Starting down the grassy slope. Lunchtime at the Siler Bald Shelter! More wildflowers! Trail Art! The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Phil Brownrigg, Vic Robson, Carole Wintle, Jack Wintle, John Anderson, Jenny Bell, Mike Bell, Joe Collins, Pam Euliss, Tim Hale, Dick Metzgar, Terre Pratt, Stephen Gales and Bob Magee.