You are looking for an ammo can placed in a very special area of this park, located on the Rim Trail. The Rim Trail is a 3 mile loop that includes climbing in and out of the canyon. The hike to the cache from the parking coordinates is approximately 0.5 miles on a mostly flat, sometimes wet trail that can be navigated with a stroller in tow, if needed. Be sure to pack some water for the hike and keep an eye out for creatures.
This trail is open during normal park hours, 7am to 6pm (Sept 15 - April 14) and 7am to 9pm (April 15 - Sept 14). Trails are not accessible after dark. See "Parking" to access the trail nearest this geocache.
Visitors are urged to use caution on trails and to not go beyond fences or overlooks. Erosion can cause the canyon walls to collapse.
Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon” is a testament to the power of man’s influence on the land. Massive gullies as deep as 150 feet were caused simply by poor farming practices during the 1800s, yet today they make some of the prettiest photographs within the state. The rare Plumleaf Azalea grows only in this region and blooms during July and August when most azaleas have lost their color. The canyon soil’s pink, orange, red and purple hues make a beautiful natural painting at this quiet park.
Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail, taking care to stay behind fences and off the fragile canyon edge. Hikers who explore the deepest canyons will usually find a thin layer of water along the trail, indication of the water table below. Guests who hike to canyons 4 and 5 may want to join the Canyon Climbers Club. Backpackers can stay overnight along the backcountry trail which highlights portions of the canyon and winds through mixed forest. Camping, cottages and efficiency units are available nearby at Florence Marina State Park on 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George.
Our camping weekend here was a real treat. The park manager allowed us to set up camp on the rim of the canyon and we enjoyed a temporary Night Cache thanks to the Chattahoochee Valley Cachers (shout out to Cleverpig and futurechief!). Earlier in the day, the Chattahoochee Valley Cachers hosted a guided tour down into the canyon and the beauty within it. What an awesome spot! Everyone loved this park so we added an ammo can of our own for folks to find and remember our fun weekend.
This cache was placed to commemorate the Georgia Geo-Campers, "Providence Canyon" that was held here February 22, 2014.
See our profile for the 2013 photo album and future camping locations. Georgia Geo-campers profile page.
If you see a trackable in the geocache, log its travel as soon as you can.
Geocache Disclaimer: This geocache was placed with permission from the Park Manager. There is a $5 parking fee or your use your annual State Park pass.