June 12, 2018
Raven Cliffs Trail
Near Helen, GA
Raven Cliffs Trail Near Helen, GA June 12, 2018
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 hike as 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! Very Cloudy, mild with temperatures ranging from 67-74 . Hiking distance - 5.1 miles.
Hikers (4)
- Joe Collins
- Pam Euliss
- Tony Presley
- Vic Robson . T
Flowers in bloom
Wild Hydrangea, Elderberry, Foam Flower, Tall Bluet, Cinquefoil, Spotted Wintergreen, Yellow Stargrass, Rosebay Rhododendron
Birds identified
Pilieated Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Junco, Blue Jay, Pine Warbler, Tufted Titmouse and American Crow
Photos (14)
Our trailhead today. 5 mi round trip Crossing Dodd Creek The trail along Dodd Creek has lots of rushing water and small waterfalls. The heavy cloud cover gave us low light. Mushroom of the Week The Wild Hydrangeas were blooming. We arrive at Raven Cliffs! Massive rock cliffs with waterfall! Rosebay Rhododendron Another waterfall Lots of rock walls along the trail The Heart tree is still here. The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Vic Robson, Tony Presley, Joe Collins and Pam Euliss.