There are a lot of neat places in Georgia that are worthy of exploration, from our mountains to our shores. If you’re looking for a particularly otherworldly-looking environment, though, your options might be a little more limited. You’ll certainly find some unique gems, like Arabia Mountain near Atlanta, but one of our favorite rocky landscapes boasts an even easier hike. The Canyon Loop Trail at Providence Canyon State Park is a beautiful hike that’s truly unlike any in the state. This hike in Lumpkin, GA gives you a perfect view of Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon,” and doesn’t even require too much effort! Check it out:

While the mighty Providence Canyon is considered one of the seven natural wonders of Georgia, it's not actually a purely natural formation.
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In truth, there has always been a canyon here, but the landscape was dramatically altered by poor agricultural practices in the 19th century.
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The landscape here is striking and unlike anywhere else in the state.
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The Canyon Loop Trail measures about 2.2 miles.
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There's very little elevation gain, and most explorers can complete the trail in under an hour.

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The views are certainly impressive!
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If you visit after a heavy rain, you may see small streams drifting through the canyons.
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This is a gorgeous trail in any season, though it's worth noting that when the leaves are in the full splendor of spring or summer, you might not have quite as good of views as in the winter.
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This is a truly magnificent trail in Providence Canyon State Park that everyone should explore.
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For more information about the Canyon Loop Trail at Providence Canyon State Park, check out our friends at AllTrails. If you’re an avid hiker that explores trails regularly, why not enjoy a free trial of AllTrails+? With wrong-turn alerts and downloadable trail maps, you won’t have to worry about getting lost in the woods, even if you lose cell signal!

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Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Rd, Lumpkin, GA 31815, USA