Growing up on southwest Georgia, we frequented Providence Canyon for some hiking with actual elevation and unique scenery. Also known as the Little Grand Canyon, Providence Canyon is one of Georgia’s 7 natural wonders. It was created by poor farming practices in the 1800’s. The hiking opportunities are the biggest attraction here. Canyon Loop Trail is 2.5 miles and rated easy to moderate. This is the trail we completed when we all went in the winter. The Backcountry Trail is a difficult 7 mile trail that takes you through all of the canyons. I highly recommend going here in the cooler months. Winter here is fairly mild and gives you a break from the bugs. Also, bring a change of shoes. The canyons are typically a little wet due to high water table and any amount of rain makes it muddy. You will not want red clay on all of your shoes. There are 6 primitive campsites at Providence Canyon and Florence Marina State Park is close by and has both cabins and car camping sites. The closest big city is Columbus. We went up to FDR State Park to camp from here. This is definitely a fun and unique hike.
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