- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Canyon Climbers Club, 2013 January
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division
- Date of Original:
- 2013-01
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Rack card
- External Identifiers:
- IZ MMS ID 9941870883902959
Call Number N200.P2 M1 2013 C35
GU 4187088-ugadb - Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bn200-pp2-bm1-b2013-bc35-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bn200-pp2-bm1-b2013-bc35-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
CANYON CLIMBERS
CLUB
Get Out, Climb & Enjoy Georgia's Natural Beauty! Georgia State Parks is proud to offer the first in a series of activities-based experiences. 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. The series of challenges consists of hikes through some of the park system's most spectacular landscapes. To participate, you will be issued a special card at select parks (for a nominal fee of $10) that will be punched at the park visitor's center each time you accomplish one of the outlined tasks.
CANYON CLIMBERS CLUB
Upon completion of the program, you will be issued a limited-edition t-shirt that boasts that you met the challenge. Here is a list of the parks that you will experience:
Amicalola Falls Experience the approach trail that leads to the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. Your journey will include the spectacular view of the 729-foot waterfall, as well as a hike from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail.
Cloudland Canyon Enjoy one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and beautiful vistas. In addition to the challenging hike to the bottom of the gorge, there are two incredible waterfalls that cascade over layers of shale into pools below.
Providence Canyon Be amazed by the breathtaking colors of Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon." Take notice of the incredible color palette that is offered by the soft canyon soil, rare foliage and a variety of wildflowers.You will hike the rim trail at this unique canyon that was formed as a result of poor farming practices of the 1800s. This park's visitor center is curently closed, and all cards will be validated at the Florence Marina State Park office.
Tallulah Gorge Witness one of the most incredible canyons in the eastern U.S. You will set eyes on a pristine river and beautiful waterfalls as you descend the rim trails to several overlooks, as well as the gorge floor (through special permit). Take note of the rugged terrain and the fragile ecosystem as part of your journey.
Here are the approximate number of steps you will take to complete the challenge at each of the parks:
Amicalola Falls (1,208 steps) Climb up the waterfall trail. (Climbing down is optional)
Cloudland Canyon (1,148 steps) Hike to the first waterfall's basin and up again.
Providence Canyon (2,000 steps) Take the rim trail down into the canyon and up again.
Tallulah Gorge (610 steps) Climb down to the suspension bridge and up again.
Once completed, send your card, contact information, and t-shirt size to:
Marketing Coordinator Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Panola Mountain Division Headquarters 2600 Hwy. 155 SW, Suite C Stockbridge, GA 30281
Your card will be returned, along with a t-shirt proclaiming your canyon climbing prowess to the world!
GeorgiaStateParks.org 1-800-864-7275
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