Raven Cliff Falls located in the Chattahoochee National Forest is a little hidden gem. Tucked away in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains this hike is great for people of all ages and experience levels. A 5 mile round trip that is mild to easy on a scale of strenuousness, this trail is just long enough to make you feel like you have accomplished something. Especially if you are carrying a 35 pound child on your back.
We have been buried in the house the last 2 weeks with the birth of our new daughter. I woke up this morning and couldn't let such a beautiful day go to waste. My wife, still recovering from child birth wasn't able to make this trip, so it ended up being daddy daughter day with my lovely 3 year old. With a sandwich packed and M&M's in my pocket, I put Faith Marie into our Kelty Child Carrier and set off the the 2.5 mile hike up to the waterfall.
There is something special about having your daughter on your back while you trek her through the woods. She loved every minute of it wondering when daddy was going to take her camping. She was campaigning for a nap in her sleeping bag. Spending time outdoors since she was born has giver her a real itch to camp and hike.
We made it to the top of the falls and sat to eat. We listened to the water cascade off the rocks as we shared our deli sub and water. I let her climb around a little and let her feel as if she accomplished something big. This was a great afternoon.
