Southeastern backpacking, camping, climbing, hiking and snowboarding.
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Feb 25th, 2009
Well we’ve posted on the two trails, the Backcountry Trail and Canyon Loop Trail at Providence Canyon, now here is a look inside the canyons.
The early 19th Century mistakes in erosion control while clearing for farming may have come with its ecological disadvantages but it also created quite a natural playground with views I didn’t [...]
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 [...]
