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Cloudland Canyon State Park


Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Wildflowers of the Meadowlands
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Take a walk with the Park Naturalist to learn about some of the summer wildflowers blooming at the Meadowlands. Total distance is just under 2 miles on mostly flat terrain. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Trees ID Walk
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn how to identify some of the most common trees found along the canyon rim on this easy walk along the Overlook Trail. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Thursday, Sep 18, 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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Trees ID Walk
Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn how to identify some of the most common trees found along the canyon rim on this easy walk along the Overlook Trail. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Sitton's Cave Adventures
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Boxed In
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 to Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 1 PM to 1:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Come learn about the lives of one of our most commonly encountered turtles- the Eastern Box Turtle. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Sunday, September 21, 2025

Fragile Flowers, Fading Ferns
Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is home to many rare plants. In this 30 minute program you will learn about the habitats and unique characteristics of a few, as well as the threats they face. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Trees ID Walk
Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn how to identify some of the most common trees found along the canyon rim on this easy walk along the Overlook Trail. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Going...Going...Gone?
Wednesday, Sep 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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Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
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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Thursday, September 25, 2025

West Rim Trail Hike
Thursday, Sep 25, 2025 to Friday, Sep 26, 2025 10 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
A leisurely pace will be set as we hike the West Rim of the Canyon, only completing the 2.5 mile loop section of the trail. Natural features will be discussed as we pass overlooks, a wet-weather stream, and a hardwood forest. Meet at the West Rim Parking Lot. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Friday, September 26, 2025

Wildflowers of the Meadowlands
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Take a walk with the Park Naturalist to learn about some of the summer wildflowers blooming at the Meadowlands. Total distance is just under 2 miles on mostly flat terrain. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Trees ID Walk
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn how to identify some of the most common trees found along the canyon rim on this easy walk along the Overlook Trail. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Your State Parks Day - Cloudland Canyon
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9:30 AM to 1 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
The Friends of Cloudland Canyon State park will be hosting a variety of clean-up and other volunteer opportunities on the trails and around the park. Come help give back to our great state parks! 706-657-4050.
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Sitton's Cave Adventures
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Art in the Park
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program is tailored to accomodate Georgia high school students participating in the Georgia State Parks and HIstoric Sidtes Art Contest, but all are welcome to attend. We'll go out into the park to a site TBD. Bring your own art supplies and work in whatever medium you prefer. For more information on the Art contest visit: $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Going...Going...Gone?
Saturday, Sep 27, 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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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Sitton's Cave Adventures
Sunday, Sep 28, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Art in the Park
Sunday, Sep 28, 2025 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program is tailored to accomodate Georgia high school students participating in the Georgia State Parks and HIstoric Sidtes Art Contest, but all are welcome to attend. We'll go out into the park to a site TBD. Bring your own art supplies and work in whatever medium you prefer. For more information on the Art contest visit: $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

West Rim Trail Hike
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 to Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 10 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
A leisurely pace will be set as we hike the West Rim of the Canyon, only completing the 2.5 mile loop section of the trail. Natural features will be discussed as we pass overlooks, a wet-weather stream, and a hardwood forest. Meet at the West Rim Parking Lot. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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