Providence Canyon - Member Hike

Hike Name: Providence Canyon
Country: United States
State: Georgia
Nearby Town: Lumpking, GA
Rating: 3 stars
Directions: Address/Directions
Providence Canyon State Park
Route 1, Box 158
Lumpkin , GA 31815

Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C.
Total Hike Distance: 6.00 miles
Hike Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Permit Required: Yes
Hike Type: In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends: Visitor Center
Trails Used: Back Country Trail; (Marked with red dashes)
http://www.gastateparks.org/content/Georgia/parks/trail_maps/ProvidenceCanyon_map.pdf
Backcountry Campsites: Yes
Backcountry Water Sources: Streams, Springs
Management: State Park Service
Contact Information: Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (229) 838-6202
Best Season: Winter, Spring, Fall
Users: Dogs
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary: Visitors are amazed at the breathtaking colors of Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon." The rare Plumleaf Azalea and other wildflowers, as well as the pink, orange, red and purple hues of the soft canyon soil, make a beautiful natural painting at this unique park. Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail, and backpackers who set off before 4 p.m. can stay overnight along the backcountry trail. Camping and cottages are available nearby at Florence Marina State Park on beautiful Lake Walter F. George. A visitor center explains how the massive gullies (the deepest being 150 feet) were caused by erosion due to poor farming practices in the 1800s.


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. The beginning of it is ¼ of a mile down the Loop Trail at the creek bed itself. Instead of turning left into the canyons, turn right on the creek bed. This is the beginning of the Backcountry Trail, which winds through some River Birch. After about two miles, it becomes rugged, ascending a steep grade. It follows an old logging road, where most of the primitive campsites are located. At site #2, a shortcut is available which will shorten the trail about ¾ of a mile. Further down the trail, as the trail becomes rugged again, six canyons may be viewed, but they are not accessible to the hikers. The Backcountry Trail will dead-end into the Loop Trail, where hikers will turn right. This will continue through the day use area. Follow the fence line through the picnic area for the best overlooks, returning to the Visitor Center.

Hiker:

Petenalihike


1,100 points


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