Saturday, February 25, 2012 Hike -- Cloudland Canyon, Rising Fawn, Georgia (Northwest GA)

Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in Georgia, offering rugged geology and beautiful vistas. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek with elevations from 800 to 1,980 feet. The hike is along the West Rim and Waterfalls Trail and includes a 600-step staircase on the way to two waterfalls cascading over layers of sandstone and shale into pools below. The total hiking distance will be about 5 miles and about three to four hours in length. The driving time from Crossville is a little over 2 hours. Bring water, lunch, and snacks. Depart at 7:00 AM CT from Trinity Tabernacle Church on Highway 127 South. Gas cost is $11.00. To register and for more information, call Bill Harris at 931-484-9152. Photos: Cheryl Ginger Jim