Providence Canyon

Providence Canyon State Park was established in 1971 to preserve the unique scenic beauty of "Georgia's Little Grand Canyon." Due to poor farming practices by early settlers, the soft soil began washing away in the early 1800s when trees were cleared to plant crops. By 1850, ditches three- to five-feet-deep had been cut into the land. Today some of them are as deep as 150 feet and have interesting colors of pink, orange, red, and purple.

We will begin our hike on the 7-mile Backcountry Trail Loop and continue along it until returning to the canyon floor.  From there, we will follow the creek beds into the various canyons.  We will return on the 2.5-mile Canyon Loop Trail to view the canyons from above.

Total Distance - about 10-12 miles

We plan to hike at a moderate pace, our speed should avare about 2.5 miles per hour, but we will take a break for lunch as well as stop to take photos along the way. 
We will meet at 11:15 AM at visitor center to pick up a map as well as to meet everyone that is not participating in car pool.
Trail Map - http://www.gastateparks.org /content/Georgia/parks/trail_maps/ProvidenceCanyon_map.pdf

This event for most part was copies from Scott and Laura past event. Thanks to both.

Providence Canyon State Park
8930 Canyon Road
Lumpkin, GA 31815

- Go South on Georgia 400 to I-85 and continue through downtown Atlanta and remain on I-85
- After passing I- 285, drive approximately 52 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

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