The first one had to be canceled due to high waters,

so we're scheduling it again

Come hike the NEWEST trail

at Cloudland Canyon

BEAR CREEK TRAIL

This will be a very rugged and strenuous hike. 

This hike is intended for experienced hikers,

and is not a beginner hike.

Meeting Time:        9am

Meeting Location:  Cloudland Canyon State Park, Main Parking Lot, where the overlook, interpretive center, rest room facilities, etc., is. Just stay straight on the park road and it is almost the last thing you come to.

Hiking Distance:     approximately 9 miles

Hike Rating:           strenuous 

Hiking Time:           approximately 7 hours

Due to this trail being rugged and very strenuous, in addition to 9 miles long, we will be starting early in the morning on this trek.  We want to ensure that we finish in daylight, and due to the days being shorter, this will involve starting early. 

There is a crossing of Bear Creek on this hike, so there is the possibility that the water will be too high to cross, and we may have to postpone this hike.  There is also the chance that we will need to take off our shoes and socks to cross, so be prepared for that as well.  As you can see, you will need to be adventurous to take on this hike.

Although the hike will be tough and long, we will go at a relatively slow pace to be able to accomodate the tough terrain while enjoying the beautiful scenery that this fantastic trail has to offer.

As with most hikes during the winter season, we recommend that you please bring a headlamp/flashlight as a precautionary measure just in case the sun starts to set before we are finished. 

Things to Bring:

Day pack

Plenty of water

Snacks/lunch

Treking poles if you have them

Extra socks

** Just a reminder that Georgia State Parks do charge a $5/vehicle parking fee.

Hike Leader Contact Info

Greg      cell   [masked]

             email  [masked]

Please be sure to dress appropriately according to seasonal temperatures/weather.

NO-SHOWS:  As with all Meetups, if you are a "YES" and you discover you cannot come, please be polite and change your RSVP to a "NO" as soon as possible.  Don't be a "no-show".  Organizers try to ensure that we don't leave anyone behind, and if we are waiting on you when you know you are not coming, it only holds up the group unnecessarily.  Please be considerate.

WEATHER:  As with all outdoor events, if it's raining/stormy or very poor trail conditions, we may have to cancel.  If the weather is questionable, please check this event page before you leave home.

Please make every effort to arrive early or on time

so that you do not hold up the group.