Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/17/15
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Category(ies)
List of Attendees
- Rony K
- Peter de Lastic
- Debbie Wehunt
- Zhao Li
- feyziye ozberk
Carpool Time: 8:30 am at Intown Community Church
Driving time: 1.5 hours
Distance: 5 miles or 7 miles
Difficulty Level: D2 (maybe D3)
Cost: $10 per person for 4 people traveling in a car
Hike Leader: Rony
Raven Cliff Falls are reached by the Raven Cliffs Trail that follows Dodd Creek to the falls. The trail, which is about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) in length, is relatively easy to hike until near the end. From 2,040 feet (620 m) at the trailhead near Bear Den Creek the path slopes gently upward to 2,600 feet (790 m) at the base of the falls. Blue blazes mark the trail, which is easy to follow.
The trailhead lies just off the Richard Russell Scenic Highway. From the parking area the trail runs northwest into a scenic valley teeming with mountain laurel, rhododendron, mixed hardwoods and moss-covered seepages. Along the way the trail passes smaller waterfalls, clear pools and cascading whitewater. The trail ends at an impressive 80-foot (24 m) cliff formation split down the middle with Raven Cliff Falls in between. A steep path leading to the top of the cliff offers wonderful views of the valley and the creek below.
After hiking Raven Cliff Falls if people have the energy we may travel down the road a little and hike Dukes Creek Falls. This is a 2 mile hike which ends at a high beautiful waterfall.
Things to bring:
– 1-1.5 liters of water
– Good hiking shoes or boots
– Layered clothing
– Hat and maybe gloves
– Lunch or snack.
– Camera (optional)
We are creating a fund for the hiking group. This is to help compensate drivers if they should experience damage to their vehicles while driving or incur any fines for road violations or parking. We ask that every person hiking gives a $1 donation each time they hike, which will be collected when you sign the waiver document when you arrive. This money is separate from what you pay the driver for gas costs.
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