Moderate falls hike along the Richard Russell Scenic Highway with observation decks.
$4 per vehicle/day
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Dukes Creek Falls is located along the Richard Russell Scenic Highway near Helen and features observation decks for viewing. The moderate difficulty hike is managed by the U.S. Forest Service at a day-use fee of $4 per vehicle. The area is open year-round with no closures reported at time of check. Spring offers peak water flow.
All seasons; spring offers peak water flow.
$4 per vehicle/day
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
We track 18 waterfalls in North Georgia Mountains.
There are 2 other waterfalls we track in null. All North Georgia Mountains waterfalls →
fs.usda.gov
U.S. Forest Service official recreation-area page (address 1699 Richard Russell Hwy, Helen, GA), checked Sept 2026 — open year-round, no closures listed beyond the general waterfall-safety caution.
Checked September 2026.