RESCHEDULED Counting Cascades - A Day of Chasing Waterfalls in Helen

RESCHEDULED! My daughter's club team picked up one last tournament and I have to reschedule this to May 4th.

We are going to the Mountains for a day and catching a lot of waterfalls! Carpooling will be available, but be aware - if you get in a car with someone, you are required to leave when they leave and stay until they leave. We will also be choosing the vehicles that are highest off the ground. A couple of these waterfalls have reviews about bumpy roads.

Stop 1:
Helton Creek Falls - .3 miles.
Helton Creek Falls

Stop 2:
Dukes Creek Falls - 2.3 miles, 340 elevation
Dukes Creek Trail

Stop 3:
Anna Ruby Falls - .9 miles
Anna Ruby Falls

Then - DINNER!
We will likely eat here again this summer when I make a float event. I love it. Great german food.
Hofbrauhaus

When we get to Helen, it will be up to you and whomever is in your car if you want to hang out around Helen and shop.
I will be making another trip to Helen this summer to raft on the Hiwassee and there will be ample time on that event to shop. I wanted to catch the flowing falls on this trip as the main point of interest.

We will set a carpool somewhere around Cleveland is my suggestions. We will discuss that in the group chat as well.

We will meet at carpool spot at 8 a.m. I will update location when we decide.
PLEASE BRING FOOD. We will definitely still be exploring during lunch and would hate for anyone to get overly hungry.
A change of socks and maybe water shoes is recommended in case you want to get in the water.
Bring cash for parks. I think some have a parking fee.
Cash for dinner/shopping.
Help your driver with gas please.
This is teenager and above appropriate.
Please leave the pups at home.

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