acre georgia state park located near cooper heights western edge largest scenic parks georgia contains rugged geology offers visitors range deep gorge cut mountain elevation varies feet views canyon seen picnic area parking lot addition additional views located rim trail gorge cascade layers sandstone ending small pools park previously known gulf gulf purchased stages state georgia beginning president project great depression built facilities signs park opened following year today park features variety hiking recreational activities history canyon designated state park state began acquiring land private owners owners families reside area expansion park continues sporadically new land purchased park originally acres km2 expanded present size acres km2 access area georgia tennessee alabama year georgia began work highway connect recently established park early work construct state park access roads geology park located atop summit waters cut rock form flat topped mountains significantly different narrow ridges nearby east geological standpoint transitional flat lying beds central tennessee ridges valley east display intensive folding canyon rock formations consist sandstone layers sandstone marked pine trees created combination seismic activity erosion period mountain building formed known million years ago modern day lay beneath ocean formed entire mountain underwater rim canyon eventually beach edge ocean ocean dried tributaries particularly eroded rock sandstone forming tendency fracture blocks creating unusual boulder formations concave shape drains underlying limestone forming miles subterranean caves area canyon feet deep ranging elevation feet feet park peak elevation feet canyon contains slope rock sandstone fragments valley floor rich fossil bearing limestone hiking trails park contains marked trails allow visitors view geology canyon surroundings spans millions years paved wheelchair accessible trail miles long rim canyon park features extensive hiking trails including trail trails generally considered moderate difficulty trail begins paved section main progresses canyon degree slope trail consists gravel step staircase cascade sheer faces feet feet trail generally considered minutes complete miles canyon appears miles small pools base canyon continue boulder stream bed creek flow feeding varies considerably according season trail commencing trail runs parallel creek ends parking area contrast mile long rated moderately difficult contains short steep rocky sections scenic beginning daniels creek bridge offers views climbing canyon plateau trail provides views georgia neighboring mountain laurel interspersed large oaks shade trail cottages walk camping areas accessible passing varied terrain moderately difficult considered short sections mile provides access park primitive camping sites beginning parking area group camping trail passes descending moderate grade hollow filled spring summer flowers far end loop emerge level trail oaks returning parking area fall park reopened closed nearly decade approximately mile trail longest trail park trail begins spur drops crossing creek trail continues loop northeast portion park area creek trail crosses private property brief distance wet seasons creek crossing difficult bridge dry crossing available facilities activities park features variety camping lodging options rental cottages group lodge park offers tent trailer sites walk camp sites country camp sites pioneer sites provide facilities groups tent camp sites located loop road sites accommodate feature water electric bathing facilities located nearby ground located gorge away park busiest section located thick forest hosts approximately camp sites spread loops offers bathing facilities picnic areas include group pavilion tennis courts children playground disc golf course park center near main parking lot adjacent canyon annual events hosted park include april april kids
Cloudland Canyon State Park