To get to the trailhead, travel north on highway 17/75 out of Helen GA.  Approximately 2 miles from town bear left onto route 356.  In another 3 miles bear right onto route 348 (Russell Scenic Highway).  Approximately 2 miles on the left is the parking area for Dukes Creek Falls.  From the parking area there is an open view of Yonah Mountain.

Look for signs at the parking area showing the trailhead.  Within the first 0.1 mile there is an open view to the left of the waterfall in the distance.  The trail then descends along board walks and stairs.  It eventually intersects with an old woods road.  Bear left on the road which maintains a steady grade.  Stay on the trail avoiding shortcuts which damage the slope stability.  Eventually the trail diverges from the woods road bearing a sharp right back onto a footpath descending into the gorge.

At the bottom of the gorge there are well maintained board walks and stairs.  At the bottom to the left  is the main waterfall which is actually on Davis creek.  This falls descends more than 200 feet.  In addition along Dukes Creek to the right there are many smaller cascades.  

Return back along the original trail.

A couple of other easy waterfall hikes in the area are Helton Creek Falls and Desoto Falls.