dukes creek falls trail

Following the trial down to the falls was a bit of a challenge with roots and partially buried rocks but easily done. We were blown away when finally reaching the falls. It was more than what we expected and so beautiful and yet peaceful at the same time. If you are a disabled hiker like me, the stairs can be hard to navigate, but it's doable. Going back up the trial was very challenging, but I made it fine, and completed the trip back to parking lot in about 40 minutes. So worth it, and we enjoyed this area better than Anna Ruby Falls. More rural trail and our dogs loved it.

Took this trip with the Wife, Sister-in-Law, 2 nieces (ages 5 and 2) and nephew and his girlfriend. Very family friendly trail. The 5 year old (the 2 year old was just riding the whole time) did the trail almost the entire way by herself. On the way back up she got a little tired and had to be carried, but overall not a bad trail for youngsters!This trail is a series of 3 switch backs. The to the falls is a gradual decline the whole way. The final switch back descends the sharpest. You can see the falls throughout different points of the trail. It's well worth the time to take the trek to the bottom. The base of the fall has beautiful views. There's an observation deck that gives you 3-4 different views. It's a beautiful place. The hike back up will get your breath a little, nothing too hard though. Not really any places along the trail to have a lunch. There is a parking fee of $4. It's based on the honor system, but please don't skip out. These really help our state park systems.

This was quite a hike, distance-wise, but not too difficult. We have a 10, 8, and 4 yr old and they were fine. Some trees to climb over, which they love to do. Left our parents at the hotel, they wouldn't have made it. Some stairs, which were slippery, and icy spots on the trail. No signage after trailhead, so turn left when you have a choice at the bottom of one of the stairs. Observation decks were super slippery, be prepared in winter.Bring singles, it was $4 to enter, no change is given. Also, picnic tables by the parking area.

Dukes creek falls is a beautiful place for a relatively easy hike down to a gorgeous waterfall, althought the 1.1 miles the sign claims may be a bit of an understatement. The trail is a pretty easy walk. There are a few trees that have fallen across the trail, but they are easily crossed. The sign at the bottom of the stairs that tells you which way to turn is missing and the trail goes in two directions. If you look carefully, there is an arrow carved into the sign post which points you in the direction of the falls. The observation decks at the base of the falls are well maintained and offer spectacular views, but are quite slippery when wet.

The walk down to this gorgeous sight is is wonderful and feels like an adventure. It is NOT even slightly handicap accessible, and the reviewer who said that is terribly mistaken.Being in the Chattahoochee National Park system, one would think 2 important directional signs would be hung to avoid confusion on this path. Im so glad that I read reviews on TripAdvisor that clarified the directions. (Turn Left at the bottom of the stairs, then make a sharp right at the switchback about 1/2 mile later)Other than the lack of signs, the trail, and falls are spectacular!! Its so mesmerizing being able to get so close to the water. We saw huge spotted trout, had mist in our faces from the falls, and took some breath taking photos! We can't wait to come back here in the Spring!

My family and I have hiked many places, and I must say that this is one of the smoothest, widest, gentlest paths I have been on. I kept thinking it was almost wheelchair accessible, except that there are very bumpy roots every once in a while, which precludes wheelchair accessibility. The switchbacks are very long and gentle, versus straight uphill. At the base of the trail, there are steps to platforms for better viewing of the spectacular falls. The sound of the rushing water was most relaxing. The walk is one mile each way. Even with a sore heel, it was a very doable walk.

This is a nice hike if you are in the mood for an easy and short trip. There are plenty of nice waterfall views here and I enjoyed that it wasn't crowded or noisy.

I was here 10/29/14 and met a few people coming up from the falls that never made it. The trail starts off down some steps and platforms, when you reach the end of these steps, turn LEFT and walk along the slightly downward obvious trail. After another 1/2 mile or so the trail seems to continue forward, but you will see a sign post (the sign was not there when I visited) on your RIGHT with another obvious narrower trail leading downward ... follow that trail to the falls below. If you listen for the falls the narrow trail on the right will lead you correctly, on the other trail, the sound of the falls will get fainter as you walk in the wrong direction. The falls are somewhat hidden through the trees at first, but are tall and impressive. There are 2 falls here, the taller 250 ft Dukes Creek Falls is actually on Davis Creek, the second 35 ft tall falls in on Dukes Creek, and they both meet at the bottom. There are viewing platforms here for a great view. The walk back is certainly tougher than the one down, but worth the trip in my estimation.

A must see if you don't mind a 3 mile round trip hike. Trails are well maintained with ample width for oncoming hikers.

The hike is 2.2 miles, roundtrip. The falls is beautiful. I wouldn't recommend this trail for families with real young kids. It's a little steep coming back up. Good excercise, and the falls is worth the hike.

These falls are in a more remote area than Anna Ruby with only facilities with no running water so be sure to take your water bottle and snack with you. Trail to the falls is well maintained but does have some semi-strenuous inclines and rocky/exposed root terrain to manage. There is a very nice viewing deck at the falls and the falls themselves are beautiful. The walk through the woods to the fall is shaded and very enjoyable and covers about 2.5 miles round trip. A very enjoyable visit!!

Visiting the falls was more a matter of self-preservation than a chance to see the falls again. I was bicycling some of the "Six Gap Century" roads and really needed a break during the long climb up to Hogpen Gap via Richard Russell Scenic Parkway.

Park your car...but pay the fee and start the descent to the falls on broadwalks, and dirt etc. Several viewing spots. Bences at the bottom are suitable for a picnic as you listen to the water fall. Come in late fall to see the leaves.

We traveresed 1.2 miles on switch backs to discover an amazing double waterfall. We took our 3 year old grandson and he was so impressed with the falls and we were impressed he made the round trip. 2.5 miles without any help.

It's a small hike. A little over a mile. .To the series of waterfalls. Great mountain views. Just remember to pay you $4.00 entrance fee in the envelope in the front station. And place the hanging ticket that they provide on your rear view mirror.