Raven Cliffs Wilderness

Numerous streams and waterfalls, high peaks, and rocky outcroppings combine to create a rugged mountain Wilderness divided between the Chestatee and Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Areas. Elevations range from about 1,800 feet on Boggs Creek to 3,846 feet on Levelland Mountain. Across U.S. 129 lies Blood Mountain Wilderness. A dense forest of hardwoods and scattered pines has recovered from substantial logging operations early in the last century. Deer, squirrels, ruffed grouse, black bears, turkeys, and raccoons can be found. This Wilderness receives relatively heavy visitor traffic. The Appalachian Trail follows the crest of the Blue Ridge through this area for 6.6 miles, with a shelter at Whitley Gap. Another trail, the Raven Cliffs Falls Trail, leads upstream 2.5 miles to a popular waterfall.