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SUMMARY:Raven Cliff Falls/Dukes Creek Falls - #_LOCATIONNAME - 13 Oct 12 08
 :30
DESCRIPTION:Location: Carpool meet at Intown Community Church\nDriving time
 : 1.5 hours\nDistance: 5 miles or 7 miles\nDifficulty Level: D2-D3\nCost:
  $10 per person for 4 people traveling in a car\nRaven Cliff Falls are rea
 ched by the Raven Cliffs Trail that follows Dodd Creek to the falls. The t
 rail\, 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 B
 ear 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.\n
 The trailhead lies just off the Richard Russell Scenic Highway. From the p
 arking area the trail runs northwest into a scenic valley teeming with mou
 ntain laurel\, rhododendron\, mixed hardwoods and moss-covered seepages. A
 long the way the trail passes smaller waterfalls\, clear pools and cascadi
 ng whitewater. The trail ends at an impressive 80-foot (24 m) cliff format
 ion 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 t
 he creek below.\n\nIf you want to also hike Dukes Creek Falls Trail it is
  a series of three switchbacks that lead down to falls on Davis Creek at i
 ts confluence with Dukes Creek. There are water cascades on Dukes Creek Wh
 ile the pathway is remarkably level\, it descends more than 400 feet on th
 e half-mile walk. The sound of the waterfall can only be heard at the midd
 le of each switchback\, fading as the next turn approaches. Where the foot
 path switches back the sounds of the forest are louder than the falls. Aft
 er the second switch the path now narrows considerably. At the falls three
  more observation decks have been built into a boardwalk. It's cool here\,
  courtesy of God's air conditioning. Davis Creek Falls are spectacular and
  deafening\, and the cascades of Dukes Creek add to the enjoyment. Just ab
 ove the wooden structure the original path is still visible.\nRequired Ite
 ms to Bring: Water 2 liters / Trail snacks / Lunch / Good hiking boots/sho
 es/hat. Recommended Items to Bring: Daypack / Hiking stick / Camera\n\n[ma
 psmarker marker="1"]
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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