CLOUDLAND CANYON SP (West Rim + Waterfalls)

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CLOUDLAND CANYON SP (West Rim + Waterfalls)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cloudland Canyon State Park

Hike: CLOUDLAND CANYON SP (West Rim + Waterfalls)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 7 2026 8:30 am >> Sat, Mar 7 2026 12:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 28 2026 7:07 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 6 2026 7:07 am

Event Duration:

3 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

6.3 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kiran

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

It's the ideal time of year to explore this treasure called Cloudland Canyon, one of the most popular State Parks in Georgia!

The plan is to meet at the parking lot at 08:15, get to know each other, and by 08:30, head out to the main overlook for a panoramic view of the canyon. Then we'll pick up the West Rim Trail which takes us along the (you guessed it!) West Rim for some more spectacular views of the Canyon, before doubling back at the northernmost point and heading southbound to Cherokee Falls and Hemlock Falls. Typically in March/April, the trail may have some muddy spots and rocky areas, with high water levels making the waterfalls more impressive." Nice! After a quick hydration and refreshment break at the falls, we head back up the incline/stairs to the parking lot.

DISCLAIMER: This is a moderately strenuous hike with 1100+ foot elevation gain and a substantial amount of stairs. Also, you should be able to hike at a moderate 2.5-2.75 mph pace (approx. 21-24 minutes/mile) and stay with the group. So, if you do not have recent D3 hiking experience, or have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slow pace, please sit this one out!

Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate gear

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

Water

Snack, and

Your SOH (sense of humor)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Trekking poles

Hat

Snack

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

On the day before the event, I will email participants the exact meeting location and detailed directions.

Notes:

Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!
Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.
Please note: When an event has an active waitlist, the trip leader reserves the right to assign a “no show” to members who sign up and fail to attend the event.
If you need to get in touch with me, the best way is to TEXT me with your NAME at 4O4 7-Five-4 5OO5. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.
I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE! However, in case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event, however, Cloudland Canyon State Park charges a $10 entry fee per vehicle. If you have the annual Georgia State Park parking pass, you're in for free! If not, get your pass here:

https://gastateparks.org/ThingsToKnow?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21191413850&gbraid=0AAAAADshGt05I519MVjL66JpaYiqtCn6f&gclid=CjwKCAiA7LzLBhAgEiwAjMWzCOUP8pjW0PHkuoSNOrOU-574yqEYj6Qs7ZlWq7hNlA1r3mTb1LsjyRoCvMcQAvD_BwE

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

If Life happens, and you need to cancel, please go to the AOC website and deregister by the deadline. If the site will not cooperate, TEXT me with your NAME at 4O4 7-Five-4 5OO5.

In order to earn credit for this event, participants must begin and complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.

Registration for this event opens at 1/28/2026 7:07:00 PM