Providence Canyon Hike - Sun, Jan 31 2016

Providence Canyon Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Lumpkin, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jan 31 2016 8:00 am >> Sun, Jan 31 2016 5:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 20 2016 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 29 2016 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

9 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Aaron
Eva

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me for the exiciting Providence Canyon, know as Georgia's Little Grand Canyon.

We will start with the 7-mile Backcountry Trail Loop following the creek beds in and out of the the various canyons. Once we have completed the Backcountry trail we will do the shorter Canyon Loop, bringing our hiking distance to around 10-12 miles.

Trail Map - http://www.gastateparks.org/content/Georgia/ parks/trail_maps/ProvidenceCanyon_map.pdf

For those who are interested in purchasing a Canyon Climbers Club card or getting their card punched, we will be stopping at Florence Marina State Park after the hike. The Marina is ~8 miles west of Cloudland Canyon State Park. For information on the Canyon Climbers Club, check out this link: - http://www.gastateparks.org/CanyonClimbers

The requirements for Part 1 are as follows: Club members need to hike the loop trail, with a side trip into scenic canyon 5, to complete their 1.5-mile quest. Because the park's visitor center is now closed, membership cards are punched at Florence Marina State Park, a short drive away.

We may be stopping for dinner on the way back. If you are interested in stopping, make sure to coordinate with others in the carpool to make sure everyone is on the same page.

Required Items to Bring:

Water or Energy Drinks
Trail Snacks
Lunch
Good Hiking Shoes/Boots
Rain jacket, just in case

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Camera
Hiking Poles
Bug Spray
State Parks Pass, if you have one
Bacon

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Providence Canyon State Park
8930 Canyon Road
Lumpkin, GA 31815

- From the park and ride, go South on I-85 and drive approximately 45 miles to I-185 South
- Drive through Columbus and just before reaching the entrance of Fort Benning (Exit 1) on to 27/280, go south on 27/280 for about 12 miles
- Remain on 27 as 27 & 280 separate, and drive approximately 19 miles
- Just before the city of Lumpkin, turn right onto 39C and drive about 7 miles to Providence Canyon State Park

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

268Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $107.20 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Free, but there is a $5.00 parking fee per car, if you do not already have a Georgia State Park parking pass.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.