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Posted in Georgia Waterfalls, Hikes on Mar 20th, 2009
Keown Falls Trail - Chatahoochee National Forest
Armuchee Ranger District
Short Description: A picturesque loop trail that ascends to a series of waterfalls before dropping back down through a forested area before returning to parking. The trail also connects to the John’s Mountain Loop Trail about half way at its highest point where there is an observation [...]
Posted in Hikes on Feb 24th, 2009
Providence Canyon State Parks Canyon Loop Trail is a short loop trail that circles nine of the 16 canyons. The trail provides opportunities to explore the canyons as well as views from above all along the rim.
Nearest Town: Lumpkin, Ga
Trailhead Location: Begins at interpretive center
Trail Length: 2.45 miles
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Trail Marker: White Blaze
Parking [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Feb 23rd, 2009
Backcountry Trail
Nearest Town: Lumpkin, Ga
Trailhead Location: Begins at creek bed 1/4 down the Canyon Loop Trail from Interpretive Center.
Trail Length: 7 miles
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. This hike is relatively flat aside for two notable ascends and one descend.
Parking Fee: $3
Directions: U.S. Highway 27 to Lumpkin. Head west on Georgia Hwy 39C seven miles to park [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Feb 20th, 2009
We are heading south this weekend to check out the backcountry trails at Providence Canyon and do some camping. We have heard some good things about the trails and views from the trail of the “Little Grand Canyon” of the East. The weather looks like its going to be pretty easy going this weekend so [...]
Posted in Hikes on Jan 19th, 2009
Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trail
Location: Lake Allatoona
Directions: From Canton, Take Ga. 20 to I75. Go South on 75 to Red Top Mtn Rd. (Exit 285). Trailhead on left before Bethany Bridge.
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Trailhead: Red Top Mtn. Road near Bethany Bridge
Nearest City: Cartersville
Trail Length:
Yellow Trailblaze - 2.8 Difficulty: Intermediate
Blue Trailblaze - 0.25 Difficulty: Intermediate
Red Trailblaze [...]
Posted in Hikes on Jan 7th, 2009
The Laurel Ridge Trail
Trail Length: 1.2 mi
Location: Allatoona Dam Visitors Center Cartersville, Ga
Difficulty: Easy
Directions from I-75: Take the Rome-Canton exit (Hwy 20) and turn at first intersection onto 20 spur. Continue to the end, trail head will be on right side of road leading to the Visitors Center
Yesterday, we decided to do another one of [...]
Posted in Hikes on Jan 4th, 2009
Etowah Trail
Location: Canton, Georgia
Directions: Take Exit 16A from 575. Take right on Highway 5. Take left after bridge into Boling Park and continue to the back of park. Park near pavillion.
Trailhead: Near pavillion parking above fitness track
Additional Information: (770-720-7184) City of Canton Parks and Recreation Division
Does anyone know what’s going on with the management of [...]
Posted in Hikes on Jan 3rd, 2009
Pine Log Creek Trail
Total distance: 4.6 miles
Parking lot Lead Trail: .46
West Loop : 2.12
East Loop: 1.54
Quarry Trail .03
Dogs allowed, no horses, no mountain bikes
Difficulty: Moderate-Some parts are listed as strenuous, but only for short spurts
Directions from I-575 in Canton: Take Riverstone Pkwy exit 20, head West for about .5 mi. Take right onto [...]
Posted in Georgia Waterfalls, Hikes on Dec 16th, 2007
Amicalola Tract- Dawson Forest
This trail could be a really nice little hike. The location is great for those who want a little fresh air and exercise but don’t want to spend the day in the car chasing it. The trailhead is located on Hwy 53 just over the Dawson/Pickens County line. It is also the [...]
