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Cloudland Canyon State Park


Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, November 8, 2025

Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Sunday, November 9, 2025

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Fall Craft: Turkey Ornament
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Decorate a turkey or other ornament during this one hour craft session. All materials provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Monday, November 10, 2025

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Monday, Nov 10, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Backcountry Loop Hike
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Fall Craft: Turkey Ornament
Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Decorate a turkey or other ornament during this one hour craft session. All materials provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Monday, November 17, 2025

Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Monday, Nov 17, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Going...Going...Gone?
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Many species of plants and animals, including some in our park are imperiled, or threatened. Come find out what they are, and what's being done to ensure their survival. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Bear Creek Hike
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Friday, November 21, 2025

Yoga in the Park
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Friends of the Park volunteer, Bonnie Cayce, will be leading a yoga session at the Interpretive Center with a special live musical accompaniment. The session is free, but donations to the Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park organization are appreciated. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat and water. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Hike
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This Ranger led hike takes you down into the canyon and up the west side to a rocky outcrop on the West Rim Trail. Moderately strenuous. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Backcountry Loop Hike
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Fall Craft: Turkey Ornament
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Decorate a turkey or other ornament during this one hour craft session. All materials provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Fall Craft: Turkey Ornament
Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Decorate a turkey or other ornament during this one hour craft session. All materials provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Monday, November 24, 2025

Going...Going...Gone?
Monday, Nov 24, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Many species of plants and animals, including some in our park are imperiled, or threatened. Come find out what they are, and what's being done to ensure their survival. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Monday, Nov 24, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Backcountry Loop Hike
Monday, Nov 24, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Monday, Nov 24, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

West Rim Hike
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This Ranger led hike takes you down into the canyon and up the west side to a rocky outcrop on the West Rim Trail. Moderately strenuous. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Tails on Trails
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
We love the pups here at CCSP! Bring your four-legged friends on this hike on the Overlook Trail from the interpretive Center to the Catfish Pond at the Meadowlands. This is a moderate 2-mile hike round trip. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Backcountry Loop Hike
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Tarpology 101
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn to build a variety of simple shelters using tarps. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Friday, November 28, 2025

Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Friday, Nov 28, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Hike
Friday, Nov 28, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This Ranger led hike takes you down into the canyon and up the west side to a rocky outcrop on the West Rim Trail. Moderately strenuous. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, November 29, 2025

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Tails on Trails
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
We love the pups here at CCSP! Bring your four-legged friends on this hike on the Overlook Trail from the interpretive Center to the Catfish Pond at the Meadowlands. This is a moderate 2-mile hike round trip. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Fall Craft: Turkey Ornament
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Decorate a turkey or other ornament during this one hour craft session. All materials provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Tarpology 101
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn to build a variety of simple shelters using tarps. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Thursday, January 1, 2026

First Day Hike at Cloudland Canyon
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Sitton Gulch Trail to Hemlock Falls - Hike with a park Naturalist through the canyon bottom to Hemlock Falls on the beautiful Sitton Gulch trail. This is a four mile round trip and is moderately strenuous. Meet at the interpretive center at 09:30, then you will drive down to the Sitton Gulch trailhead. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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First Day Hike at Cloudland Canyon
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
West Rim Loop trail - A park Naturalist will take you to see some of the most scenic views in the park on this three mile loop trail. This is a moderately easy trail. Meet at the Interpretive Center at 11:30 AM, then you'll drive to the West Rim trailhead Bring water and snacks! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Overlook Trail to the Meadowlands - Join a park Naturalist on this easy two mile round trip hiking to the Meadowlands and back. Meet at the Interpretive Center at 2pm $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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