Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 2
Hurricane has really changed the landscape(need to get bridge fixed), but alot of fun none the less.

Overall rating: 3
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 2
A nice day hike. Sometimes busy. Bridge was out but creek can be forded.

Overall rating: 5
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Difficulty rating: 1

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This can be a real challenge. My GPS distance read more like 7 miles after this hike. Several downed trees and poor trails make this more difficult.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3
Great 5 mile roundtrip hike, very scenic, must be in good shape.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 2
Nice trail. Beautiful falls.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3
This is an awesome trail & One of my favorites

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3
My idea of a perfect hike: Up-hill during the first half, next to a great stream the entire way, with a waterfall payoff at the end. The only part I found tricky was the last 100 yards--dogs and small children may have a problem with footing over loose rocks.

Overall rating: 5
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Great place for camping,lots of level grounds by the creek, many with firepits. If you go, keep your food HIGH up in a tree with rope....you are sharing this area with a bear clan that lives here.

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 3

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its been years since ive last hiked this trail (back when they let u rappel). its still just as beautiful. if you get up there early theres not many people around at all. great easy day hike and beautuifl scenery.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3
great hike worth an overnight camp. this is truly a walk into heaven.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 4
My absolute favorite trail in Northeast Georgia! Very magical! Wear or take a bathing suit cause you will want to get in the water at the bottom of the falls as it forms a natural jacuzzi!!

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 3
A favorite of my wife and mine. To date, the only trail we've done more than once.

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 2
Beautiful trail with lots of small falls on the creek as you walking to the top. It's a very unusual waterfall at the end, it falls through a big crack which is really nice. I would recommend stopping by Dukes' Creek trail on the drive up, it'll add about an hour to the trip.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

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Difficulty rating: 1

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Don't stop at the falls. Go futher up to the crack in the rocks then use the roots to climb to the very top for a great overlook.

Overall rating: 5
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Difficulty rating: 3

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9-11-07

Overall rating: 5
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Difficulty rating: 2
Raven Cliff Falls is one of my most favorite places for day hiking in Georgia.

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3
hiked to the falls on 0709.02 with MKR. Took little over two hours.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

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Difficulty rating: 5

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Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3
I have hiked this trail at least 8 times, maybe more. The scenery,it doesn't matter what time of year is beautiful. You never really leave the river and once you make it to the falls, it is breathtaking. I don't think that Raven Cliffs gets the exposure it deserves.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 3
great trail for a day hike, the snow made it that much better

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 2
1/27/08 We did an afternoon day hike with our black lab today and had a great time. There is still a little snow and ice on the ground from the snow back on 1/17. There are also icicles hanging just around the cliffs, which add to the beauty of the trail. For being so close to Helen, this trail is vastly un-noticed. While you will most always see other people on the trail, I've never had it so packed it was unpleasant. Great hike for families, children, and camping with 5-6 people. It's a great trail and not that difficult at all. Definitely recommend for everyone to give it a try. 5/17/08 I hiked this trail again today, again with my black lab, Maddie. The trail looks to be in good shape, and the water is flowing much better this year than last. Hopefully, this is a sign that the drought is coming to an end. The only thing that is disturbing is that this trail is short enough for those who just want to experiment with hiking. While that's normally a good thing, it also allows those who have no respect for nature to venture to the end of the trail, leaving in their wake a trail of litter and debris. For any of those who are not as familiar with hiking, the number 1 rule is to pack out more than you pack in, meaning you not only don't litter yourself, but you pick up any trash that you see along the way. Leave the place you find so beautiful better than the way you found it and all of us can continue to enjoy these trails.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 2
Camping spot about 1 mi in nestled in river's bend behind first waterfall has rough trail leading up and left to a cliff that overlooks said waterfall by about 140ft. trail takes 1 min.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 2
Wonderful hike. Bathroom facilities not open for spring as of 3/24/08.

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 3
Nice walk. View of falls is worth walking to.

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Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 2
Beutiful Trail...hiked this one with a friend and his two dogs. They loved it! Don't worry about the heat; a cool breeze off the creek makes the hike enjoyable. Also, the trail had great places to hike in and camp; will have to try it next time.

Overall rating: 5
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Difficulty rating: 5

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Difficulty rating: 5
5.0 mile walk

Overall rating: 5
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very nice walk to the waterfall. The waterfall is worth the trip. The trail can be a little steep and is about three miles to the end, but there are lots of places to rest and look at the river and smaller waterfalls. Even if you don't make it down the whole trail you wont be disapointed.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 4
This is easily one of the best trails I've been on in the past few years. The advisory at the top of the trail description paints a different picture than the trail itself presents. You more than likely will not get wet (giggity) as you don't actually cross a stream, but instead at one point the trail goes down to stream level. And I have yet to see anyone fishing. I'm not sure where you could even fish. One word of warning is that the actual trail can be tight a certain points and when we went we saw a couple of close calls between dogs trying to get at one another. The rule is the same as anywhere, if you have an aggressive or skiddish dog, keep them on a short leash and bring a muzzle if you cannot control them. Other than that, it's a great trail and there are 2 paths to the top of the overlook. One that involves climbing roots on the left and another straight ahead in which you climb up onto the hillside and follow the path to the left. The latter is easier and a better option if you have your dogs with you.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

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Difficulty rating: 2
Went backpacking on this trail in Sept. '08 with my little sister and brother (12 and 10 yo) and a neighborhood friend (14yo). They absolutely loved this trail and had fun climbing up the roots behind the falls and picnicing on top of the falls. There is a creek along the trail almost the whole time, and a great swimming hole about halfway through the trail if you can find a way down to it. There are plenty of opportunities to camp along the trail, and parking is free. The trail is well-maintained and the bridge is fixed now too. I would recommend this as a trial to begin with if you want to get kids involved in backpacking.

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 3
Difficulty rating: 3

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Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 4
I recently hiked this trail for the 30th time. As I was ending the hike I noticed a letter from the Rangers who have now stated that the trail is, and I quote, a 3 mile one way hike, 6 mile roundtrip. For some reason I have always known that the trail was mor than 2.5 miles one way. Tahnsk, Duane Hayes

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 2
Simply an awesome trail, there are waterfalls everywhere and you never really leave the river. Dont let the description or the five ratings scare you off, this is any easy trail and the payoff at the end is awesome.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3
Great hike 3 nice falls. Easy walk good views short distance a must see place. Highly recommend

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 2

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Difficulty rating: 4
It's been cleaned up since I last visited after the hurricanes in 2005. The falls a great and its worth a visit.

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 3
It seems much longer than 5 miles (roundtrip). The waterfall is worth it, but the trail is pretty wet. It is steep in areas, but overall a pretty easy hike. Take a lunch and enjoy the falls when you get there! PS. Copperheads were out sunning themselves, so be on the lookout.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5
This was a beautiful hike along the river. The falls within the cliff were wonderful. Did the climb up to the top of the falls for a spectacular vista view.

Overall rating: 4
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Difficulty rating: 2

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Hiked to falls a couple of times with dogs. Would like to plan on camping here.

Overall rating: 4
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Difficulty rating: 1

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Difficulty rating: 2
Hiked on 8/13/09. Very enjoyable hike along Dodd's Creek. Liked the small waterfalls along the way to the Cliff and Cliff Falls.

Overall rating: 5
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Nice Hike, lots to look at good beginier day hike

Overall rating: 5
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Difficulty rating: 5
Need to hike

Overall rating: 5
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Difficulty rating: 3
Nice Trail Very Enjoyable with the family Very Scenic Creek.. well worth taking this one!

Overall rating: 3
Scenic rating: 3
Difficulty rating: 2
Trail follows stream on easy path to falls at the cliff at end. Extra credit if you climb the wash bank to the right and take the small trail to top of the rock cliff.

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a very long hike. is a nice walk tho, just make sure you have plenty of time to complete. not strenuous until you get to falls. then you have a steep rocky climb to see the falls thru the cliff

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3
Love this trail for its high scenery value and accessibility. The whole area is fun to visit.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 2
We were going to attempt this trail but the coordinates led us to Dukes Creek Falls trailhead and parking area. So, you might want to make sure you are at the correct parking lot or trailhead. The Raven Cliff Falls area is just a bit further if traveling on the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway I believe coming from the Alpine Village of Helen. We saw the sign for it but didnt actually make it down the trail due to time after our hike at Dukes Creek Falls. I hope to try out Raven Cliff Falls Trail later, it sounds fun.

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 2
Nice scenic hike, perfect for jogging because of the great views. Free parking is a plus. Seems to be a popular place to camp.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3
The best day hike in Georgia. Gorgeous scenery, waterfalls, moderate trail good for kids and dogs. Plenty of picnic rocks and spots along the hike. If could only take an out of state visitor on one Georgia hike, this would be the one.

Overall rating: 5
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Favorite hike.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 2
Very easy hike. Did this with a 2 and a half year old. A very awesome place. I want to go back without my son to explore some more of the harder stuff.

Overall rating: 5
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Beautiful, easy trail! Enjoyable!

Overall rating: 5
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Did this back in the spring, trail is in great shape although there were quite a few on it that day. The scenic beauty is tough to beat though, the waterfalls and shoals are spectacular.

Overall rating: 5
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Difficulty rating: 5
An enjoyable 5 mile hike out and back. Waterfall is not as cool but the trip there is wonderful.