12 Paddles in 12 Months: Paddle 10: Halloween Paddle: James H Floyd State Park

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12 Paddles in 12 Months: Paddle 10: Halloween Paddle: James H Floyd State Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road Summerville, GA 30747

Water: 12 Paddles in 12 Months: Paddle 10: Halloween Paddle: James H Floyd State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 31 2026 10:30 am >> Sat, Oct 31 2026 2:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Sep 14 2026 7:05 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 30 2026 7:05 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

4 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kelly

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

1 / 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:

Paddle 10 is a 4 mile Halloween Paddle at James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park. Costumes are encouraged! Sloppy Floyd Sate Park is listed as a hidden gem for fall color! We will put in on the lower lake - paddle its its circumference. Then portage our boats to the upper lake and paddle around it. After the paddle we will have lunch and then will then there will be an optional hike on the historic Marble Mine Trail. This is a two mile round trip hike to a scenic waterfall. We will take our time hiking enjoying the fall day. You will not want to miss it!

James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park rents kayaks for $25 for two hours. Please call the visitor center for more information 706.857.0826. If you plan on renting a boat please arrive early so you can complete the rental and be ready to start the paddle at 10:30 am.

More information on the "12 paddles in 12 months in 12 Georgia State Parks" (see GA State park list here https://gastateparks.org/sites/default/files/parks/pdf/clubs/ParkPaddlers_MemberCard_2023_fillable.pdf )

I will post the following paddles at least 1 month ahead of the date of the event. The paddles with the * will have boat rentals. I have 1 make-up paddle listed but will likely repeat others over the summer so you wil have several oppurtunities to get 12 paddles. The last paddle is at the Okefenokee, we will rent some cabins and have a celebration for those folks who paddle in 12 parks in 2026.

Paddle 1: January 17th: Sweetwater Creek State Park

Paddle: 2 February 21: Watson Mill Bridge

Paddle 3: March 14th: Chattahochee Bend

*Paddle 4: April 11th: George L. Smith State Park in Twin City

*Paddle 5: May 23rd Dames Ferry State Park

*Paddle 6: June 20: Hard Labor Creek State Park

*Paddle 7: July 18: Moccasin Creek State Park (Lake Burton)

*Paddle 8: August 15th Don Carter State Park (Lake Lanier)

*August 22nd (make-up Paddle): Fort Yargo State Park

*Paddle 5: September 5-7 High Falls State Park, Dames Ferry State Park and Indian Springs (we have a primitive campsite rented for people who want to stay overnight at High Falls). RESCHEDULED from MAY.

*Paddle 9: September 19: Elijah Clark State Park

*Paddle 10: October 31: Halloween Paddle: James H Floyd State Park

Paddle 11: November 7th: Fort Mountain and Hike the Gahuti Trail

*Paddle 12: December 4-6: Stephen C Foster State Park -Okefenokee

Required Items to Bring:

Boat (or rent)

PFD

Paddle

Whistle

Lunch

Hiking Shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water

Snacks

Halloween Costume (I'm thinking a Pirate Theme - we are on boats!)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park is located at:

2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road
Summerville, GA 30747
Chattooga County

We will meet at the parking lot near the park office: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8jHDmUx6YrSh34Xh8

Notes:

Remember to bring your GA Parks pass or $10 for a daily pass.

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

Registration for this event opens at 9/14/2026 7:05:00 PM