Dukes Creek Falls
A great hike for the family this waterfall has a series of observation
decks and spectacular awe factor. Davis Creek and Dodd Creek form Dukes Creek.
The falls drops approximately 200 feet. The remaking of this trail
has made this a pleasant afternoon for the whole family. Viewing
of the falls has been made better, safer and easier, by a well maintained,
wide traversing trail with steps on the steep sections . A 1.2 mile
walk one way, the trail is suitable for children and the able elderly.
Deep woods and beautiful ferns and fauna follow the trail making
it a relaxing and enjoyable trek into Dukes Creek Gorge. Once at
the Gorge, a series of boarded walkways connect three observation
decks where you'll have nice views of the waterfall on the three
creeks. If you choose not to walk the mile down to the gorge, you'll
find an observation deck less the 1/10th of a mile down the trail
which has a distant view of the falls. By driving an additional
half mile past the access to the top of the falls a ford across
Davis Creek is reached. Park just across the ford and walk upstream
100 yds to still another waterfall. Proceed 200 yards to reach the
top of the falls. A little further above Dukes Creek Falls is yet
another falls to check out.
Fall size: 200' total drop
Beauty Scale:(1-worth seeing-10 awesome)7
Directions from Helen Take Hwy. 75 out of Helen, Ga. go 1.5 miles
to Ga. Hwy 75Alt.and turn left. .Proceed 2.2 miles and turn right
onto Richard Russell Scenic Highway (Ga. 356). Continue 2 miles
and look for the entrance to the parking area on the left.
Directions from Hiawassee Head south east of of town on us 76 about 3 miles. Turn right at
GA-17/GA-75 Continue to follow GA-75 about 16.5 miles. Turn right
on GA 356 just before entering Hellen, and travel 2.3 miles to
the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway. Turn right and travel 2.8 miles to the trailhead and parking area.
Activities:hiking, waterfall
Facilities: Boarded walkways and observation decks
Fees:
Closest town: Helen, Georgia
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