Providence Canyon State Park Georgia S Coolest Canyon

Providence Canyon State Park, also referred to as Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon, is a unique and quite incredible area in Georgia. Whether you have visited Providence Canyon before, or this will be your first time, we recommend exploring the Backcountry Trail Loop that will take you down into and through this magnificent and picturesque canyon.

Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon has a very interesting backstory. While Arizona’s Grand Canyon was formed by rushing river water, Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon is the result of years of poor farming practices.

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In the 1800s, farmers grew cotton in the area but failed to rotate their crops, depleting the soil and leading to the creation of these giant canyons.

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The Providence Canyon Backcountry Trail Loop will take you through these canyons on a 6.6-mile loop. Dogs are welcome on the hike as well but must be kept on a leash.

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The trail will take you past a number of abandoned vehicles and pieces of farm equipment, left over from centuries past.

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You will also cross the river on this loop so be sure to plan accordingly!

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Being inside the canyon, there is ample shade for most of the hike. Although the parts of the trail taking you in and out of the canyon are steeper, once inside the canyon, the trail is relatively flat, making it perfect for a leisurely walk.

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This hike is different than many other hikes in Georgia. Being man-made, this canyon is a unique hiking experience that you can’t find anywhere else in the state. The colors of the canyon walls, the fascinating history, and the scattered vehicles along the path make this a hike you won’t soon forget. For maps and to learn more about the trail and the rest of Providence Canyon State Park, you can check out the official website run by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.