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Providence Canyon | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Lumpkin, GA | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, May 7 2011 7:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Thu, Apr 7 2011 8:30 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, May 6 2011 10:00 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | per itinerary | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Scott Laura Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 16 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Providence Canyon State Park was established in 1971 to preserve the unique scenic beauty of "Georgia's Little Grand Canyon." Due to poor farming practices by early settlers, the soft soil began washing away in the early 1800s when trees were cleared to plant crops. By 1850, ditches three- to five-feet-deep had been cut into the land. Today some of them are as deep as 150 feet and have interesting colors of pink, orange, red, and purple. We will begin our hike on the 7-mile Backcountry Trail Loop and continue along it until returning to the canyon floor. From there, we will follow the creek beds into the various canyons. We will return on the 2.5-mile Canyon Loop Trail to view the canyons from above. Total Distance - about 10-12 miles We plan to hike at a moderate pace, but we will take a break for lunch as well as stop to take photos along the way. Trail Map - http://www.gastateparks.org/content/Georgia/parks/trail_maps/ProvidenceCanyon_map.pdf | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Providence Canyon State Park - Go South on Georgia 400 to I-85 and continue through downtown Atlanta and remain on I-85 | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 340Mile(s) | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 7:00 am | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $136.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances. | ||||||
Notes: | |||||||
Free, but there is a $5.00 parking fee per car, if you do not already have a Georgia State Park parking pass. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |