Canyon Climbers
Grab your hiking boots and get out there. Join the Canyon Climbers Club and explore one of Georgia's canyons from the daunting staircase at Cloudland Canyon to the beautiful depths of Tallulah Gorge.
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Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
Come be amazed at the colors of Providence Canyon. Often referred to as the "Little Grand Canyon" the park's vistas are spectacular and breathtaking. Hike these amazing canyons and you will see pink, orange, red and purple hues of the soft canyon soil, making a beautiful natural painting at this unique park. Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail and backpackers can stay overnight along the backcountry trail.
Activities at Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
Camping
Hiking
Hiking
Camping
You'll find:
- 6 backcountry campsites
- 2 pioneer campsites
Hiking
CANYONS 1-9
To hike canyons 1-5, turn left at the first creek bed on the white blaze trail, and canyons 6-9 by turning left at the second creek bed.
CANYON LOOP TRAIL
2.45 miles. Takes 2 hours but allow extra time to explore. Rated easy to moderate. Blazed white.
The White Blaze Canyon Loop Trail circles nine of the canyons. To hike canyons 1-5 from the Visitor Center, hike ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¼ of a mile down to the creek bed, and turn left, following the creek bed into the canyons. Hikers may reach canyons 6-9 by turning left into the second creek further down the Canyon Loop Trail. After arriving at the end of each canyon, backtrack out to return to the trail. Turn right on the Canyon Loop Trail to return to the Visitor Center, or turn left on the trail to continue the loop.
BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL
7 mile loop. Allow at least 6 hours. Hiking and camping by permit only. Rated extremely rugged and difficult. Blazed red.
The 7-mile Backcountry Trail leads into the forested area off of the White Blaze Canyon Loop Trail.
Click here for more information about the trails at Providence Canyon.
All trails begin and end at the visitor center which is closed starting June 16, 2009.
CANYONS 1-9
To hike canyons 1-5, turn left at the first creek bed on the white blaze trail, and canyons 6-9 by turning left at the second creek bed.
CANYON LOOP TRAIL
2.45 miles. Takes 2 hours but allow extra time to explore. Rated easy to moderate. Blazed white.
The White Blaze Canyon Loop Trail circles nine of the canyons. To hike canyons 1-5 from the Visitor Center, hike ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¼ of a mile down to the creek bed, and turn left, following the creek bed into the canyons. Hikers may reach canyons 6-9 by turning left into the second creek further down the Canyon Loop Trail. After arriving at the end of each canyon, backtrack out to return to the trail. Turn right on the Canyon Loop Trail to return to the Visitor Center, or turn left on the trail to continue the loop.
BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL
7 mile loop. Allow at least 6 hours. Hiking and camping by permit only. Rated extremely rugged and difficult. Blazed red.
The 7-mile Backcountry Trail leads into the forested area off of the White Blaze Canyon Loop Trail.
Click here for more information about the trails at Providence Canyon.
Contact Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
Main Contact
Park (229) 838-6202
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Hours of Operation
Park Hours
September 15-April 14, 7 AM - 6 PM
April 15-September 14, 7 AM - 9 PM
Open daily.
April 15-September 14, 7 AM - 9 PM
Open daily.
Office Hours
8 AM - 5 PM year-round.
Events at Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
Astronomy NightProvidence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area – Lumpkin, GA
Saturday, Nov 6, 2010 / 7 PM to 9 PM
Columbus State University and the Coca-Cola Space Science Center present this program that includes a slide presentation that is followed by the viewing the night skies through telescopes. Visitors may bring their own telescopes for instructions and/or viewing. Providence Canyon offers excellent night sky viewing without any light pollution. $5 parking. 229-838-4706.
Facilities at Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
For rates visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/ProvidenceCanyon
- 1,003 Acres
- 2 Picnic Shelters
- 2 Pioneer Campsites
- 6 Backcountry Campsites
Clubs at Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
Programs at Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
Junior Ranger Gopher Badge
A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 - 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge. The younger ones, ages 7 - 10 must complete 5 activities while those in the older group, ages 11 - 14 must work toward completing 8 activities.
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A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 - 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge. The younger ones, ages 7 - 10 must complete 5 activities while those in the older group, ages 11 - 14 must work toward completing 8 activities.
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