Canyon Climbers
Grab your hiking boots and get out there. Join the Canyon Climbers Club and explore one of Georgia's canyons from the daunting staircase at Cloudland Canyon to the beautiful depths of Tallulah Gorge.
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Cloudland Canyon State Park
If you're up for a challenge or just a beautiful view, come visit Georgia's Cloudland Canyon. Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering great hiking trails with beautiful rolling vistas. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet. Visitors can take the 600-step staircase to the bottom of the gorge to view amazing waterfalls.
Activities at Cloudland Canyon State Park
Hiking
Tennis
Disc/Mini Golf
Camping
Picnicking
Tennis
Disc/Mini Golf
Camping
Picnicking
Hiking
TWO-MILE BACKCOUNTRY LOOP TRAIL
2 mile loop. Rated moderate.
The Backcountry loop features Cloudland Canyon's most inexpensive and secluded camping sites, situated within pristine hemlock groves. The trail itself passes through open woods, progressing down a moderate grade into a hollow, filled with spring and summer flowers.
WATERFALLS TRAIL
Approximately 1 mile round-trip. Rated moderate.
The Waterfalls Trail begins on a paved section, at the main overlook, and progresses into the canyon on a 40-degree slope. Most of the trail consists of gravel and stair-steps, numbering over 400 in all.
WEST RIM LOOP TRAIL
4.8 miles. Rated moderate
The West Rim Loop Trail is one of the most scenic hiking trails in the nation. Beginning at the Daniels Creek Bridge, and climbing out of the canyon onto the plateau, the trail provides magnificent views of Trenton, Georgia, neighboring Sand Mountain, and of Cloudland Canyon itself.
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TWO-MILE BACKCOUNTRY LOOP TRAIL
2 mile loop. Rated moderate.
The Backcountry loop features Cloudland Canyon's most inexpensive and secluded camping sites, situated within pristine hemlock groves. The trail itself passes through open woods, progressing down a moderate grade into a hollow, filled with spring and summer flowers.
WATERFALLS TRAIL
Approximately 1 mile round-trip. Rated moderate.
The Waterfalls Trail begins on a paved section, at the main overlook, and progresses into the canyon on a 40-degree slope. Most of the trail consists of gravel and stair-steps, numbering over 400 in all.
WEST RIM LOOP TRAIL
4.8 miles. Rated moderate
The West Rim Loop Trail is one of the most scenic hiking trails in the nation. Beginning at the Daniels Creek Bridge, and climbing out of the canyon onto the plateau, the trail provides magnificent views of Trenton, Georgia, neighboring Sand Mountain, and of Cloudland Canyon itself.
Click here to find out more about the trails at Cloudland Canyon.
Tennis
Tennis courts are available at this park.
Disc/Mini Golf
This park features both disc golf and mini golf. Two cool courses you won't need your clubs for, but you might want to bring a Frisbee! You can also pick up frisbee's at the gift shop!
For rates visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/CloudlandCanyon
Camping
Cloudland Canyon State Park has a ton of outdoor camping choices. If you like the neighborly camaraderie campground, you'll find it here. If you want a little more privacy you can have that too. Or if you really want to get out there, backcountry campsites are also available. The following options are available:
- 73 Tent, Trailer and RV Campsites
- 30 Walk-in Campsites
- 11 Backcountry Campsites
- Pioneer Campground
Picnicking
The park offers various picnic shelters for a small fee including:
- 5 Picnic Shelters
- 1 Group Shelter (seats 175)
Contact Cloudland Canyon State Park
Main Contact
Park (706) 657-4050
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Hours of Operation
Park Hours
7 AM - 10 PM
Office Hours
8 AM - 5 PM
Events at Cloudland Canyon State Park
Summer Photo ContestCloudland Canyon State Park – Rising Fawn , GA
Thursday, Jul 15, 2010 until Wednesday, Sep 15, 2010 8 AM to 8 PM
Be a part of the 2010 Summer Photo Contest at Cloudland Canyon and win. Go to www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/CloudlandCanyon for more information. $5 parking. 706-657-4050. Handicap Accessible.
Facilities at Cloudland Canyon State Park
For rates visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/CloudlandCanyon
- 3,485 Acres
- 73 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
- 30 Walk-in Campsites
- 11 Backcountry Campsites
- 16 Cottages
- Cottages #6 and #7 are dog friendly cottages (fee required per dog, max 2)
- 5 Picnic Shelters
- 1 Group Shelter (seats 175)
- Pioneer Campground
- Group Lodge (sleeps 40)
- Gift Shop
Clubs at Cloudland Canyon State Park
Programs at Cloudland Canyon State Park
Junior Ranger Gopher Badge
A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 - 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge. The younger ones, ages 7 - 10 must complete 5 activities while those in the older group, ages 11 - 14 must work toward completing 8 activities.
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A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 - 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge. The younger ones, ages 7 - 10 must complete 5 activities while those in the older group, ages 11 - 14 must work toward completing 8 activities.
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