Southeastern backpacking, camping, climbing, hiking and snowboarding.
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 Mar 3rd, 2009
My last two hikes were local hikes near where we live in Canton, Ga. on trails I have already posted about here at campnpost. The first, Reinhardt College Trails, late last week and then the Pine Log Creek Trails yesterday.
While hiking the Reinhardt trails the other day I was pressed for time so I decided [...]
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 Hikes on May 2nd, 2008
In reference to a previous post on really local spots for hiking and camping near Canton Georgia I mentioned Red Top Mountain State Park and Lodge and the benefits of camping right near home. some features that I didn’t mention were some of the networked trails that are located on the grounds that we had [...]
Posted in Georgia Waterfalls, Hikes on Apr 16th, 2008
Hiking is one outlet we use quite a bit to keep the kids as well as ourselves active but up at CloudlandCanyon where we went again recently there is more to do than just hike if that is not your thing. While we were there we hiked the West Rim Trail, went out and checked [...]
Posted in Camping on Mar 15th, 2008
I was able to get a quick camping trip in mid-week with the kids and decided on Bear Creek in the Cohuttas. My wife was out of town for the week so it was a great chance for me to spend a little time (not working) with the kiddies.
If you happen to live anywhere [...]
Posted in Hikes on Feb 24th, 2008
If your like me its hard to think about staying anywhere near the city when you are planning to hike and spend time outdoors in nature. Something about it just doesn’t feel right. My instincts and taste always forces me to think about heading north. There are times however when you need to learn to [...]
