Raven Cliff Falls - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Raven Cliff Falls
Country:	United States
State:	Georgia
Nearby Town:	Helen
Rating:
Directions:	Take Hwy 75 N out of Helen for 1.5 miles to hwy 75 Alt. Turn left onto 75 alt and travel 2.3 miles before turning right onto Hwy 348 (Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy). Turn right after passing the dukes creek recreation area. Continue another 1.3 miles until you see the sign for raven cliff falls trail on the left. As you enter the parking area, the trail head is on the right.
Total Hike Distance:	2.40 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Parking Area for Raven Cliff Falls Trail
Trails Used:	Raven Cliff Falls Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Rivers, Springs
Management:	National Park Service
Contact Information:	USDA Forest Service, Chattooga ranger district, 200 Hwy 197 N, Clarksville Ga 30523
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	The trail was EXTREMELY busy this weekend. The trail is very wide and well traveled, and even in the wet conditions was easily passible even by some seemingly out of shape day hikers. My buddy and me along with the two mutts hiked in and set up camp at one of the MANY primitive camping areas. The next day we continued on to check out the falls. After being a little disappointed with the depth of the water (it was only about 6 inches deep, when I was told it was frequented by fisherman-maybe i was just out of season) and the scenery of the hike on the way in, the waterfalls were not a let down. Park rangers were out and being very persistant about not only my pups but other pups on the trail, constantly threatening us with heavy fines. All in all the waterfalls were really the only thing that made this trip seem worth while, however I plan on giving the trail a second chance at a time that might be a little drier and less busy.