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GA Canyon Climbers Club Part I : Cloudland Canyon




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cloudland Canyon State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 1 2008  11:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Feb 5 2008 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Feb 28 2008 11:59 pm
Event Duration:3 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tracey Steiner
Jason Kotz
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 22 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Cloudland Canyon State Park
Join me for the first of four hikes to Georgia's most scenic state parks.

This hike is roughly 6-7 miles, with a couple of steep grades and 1,148 steps.

Please bring a lunch and we'll stop somewhere along the trail to eat.

"Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and beautiful vistas. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet. The most spectacular view into the canyon is found near the picnic area parking lot; however, additional views can be found along the rim trail. Hardy visitors who hike to the bottom of the gorge (including a 600-step staircase) find two waterfalls cascading over layers of sandstone and shale into pools below. (For visitor safety, wading in pools and climbing on waterfalls is not allowed.)" ( Georgia State Parks - Cloudland Canyon)



The Canyon Climbers Club is designed to provide a challenge to the park visitor who wants to both get some exercise and enjoy the great outdoors. To participate, have a special card (purchased for $10 at each of the four participating state parks) punched at the park visitor's center each time you acoomplish one of the outlined tasks.
  • Cloudland Canyon (1,148 steps)
  • Amicalola Falls (2,000 steps)
  • Providence Canyon (2,000 steps)
  • Tallulah Gorge (610 steps)

Once they have visited all four parks and had their card punched by rangers, hikers can redeem it for a t-shirt and bragging rights. No time limit applies, so hikers can take as long as they wish to visit all four parks.

Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites: Canyon Climbers Club 		Canyon Climbers Club




Required Items to Bring:
  • Water or sports drink
  • Lunch
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Hiking boots or athletic shoes
  • Rain gear / poncho
  • Camelbak / small daypack
  • Camera
  • Hiking Poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:
  1. Head northwest on Busbee Dr NW toward Chastain Rd NW (0.4 mi)
  2. Turn left at Chastain Rd NW (312 ft)
  3. Take the ramp onto I-75 N (48.9 mi)
  4. Take exit 320 for GA-136 toward Resaca/Lafayette (0.3 mi)
  5. Turn left at GA-136 (21.1 mi)
  6. Turn left at GA-136/GA-151 Continue to follow GA-136 (5.5 mi)
  7. Turn right at GA-1/GA-136/Lyle Jones Pkwy/Martha Berry Hwy/US-27 (2.9 mi)
  8. Turn left at GA-136 (17.0 mi)
  9. Turn right at Cloudland Canyon Rd (0.9 mi)
  10. Continue on Cloudland Canyon Park Rd
  11. We'll meet at the Visitor's Center, so people can purchase Canyon Cards if they desire.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):190Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $76.00 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:
Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes, so remember your rain gear!

Remember to bring $3.00/car for the parking fee.

Bring an extra $10 if you want to purchase a Canyon Climbers Card.

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