Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 19
  1. #1
    Member TheGorge's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
    Hammock
    ENO Doublenest
    Tarp
    ENO ProFly
    Insulation
    DIY underquilt
    Suspension
    Atlas Straps
    Posts
    57

    Remote, Natural Caves in Georgia or Alabama?

    Does anyone know of some good hikes to any remote caves in Georgia or Alabama? Me and a friend are looking for some "untouched" caves to hike to and explore.

  2. #2
    Quote Originally Posted by TheGorge View Post
    Does anyone know of some good hikes to any remote caves in Georgia or Alabama? Me and a friend are looking for some "untouched" caves to hike to and explore.
    Caving is a fantastic sport that can get you killed if you don't know what you are doing. Some people think a statement like that is hyperbole. Get a copy of the National Speleological Society's Cave Accident Report, and you'll see it's not.

    You're best option is to join a caving club--called a "Grotto." These friendly folk will help you ascertain your abilities and then introduce you to caves that meet your skill level.

    Remember, an "untouched cave" only remains so when few people know about it or visit it.

  3. #3
    Senior Member taylo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    South Alabama
    Hammock
    Darien UL
    Tarp
    Tadpole
    Suspension
    NCAA
    Posts
    707
    Theres an awesome cave at the very end of Cloudland Canyon in Trenton, GA which is right on the AL/GA line. Its right behind someones house. We went to Cloudland state park, hiked into the canyon, and walked the entire length of the canyon to it, to avoid going thru these people's front yard. You pretty much have to know someone who knows where it is. Its long and freakin awesome though. During the wet seasons though it turns into an underground creek, so beware.
    Its totally wild, but you can find info about it on the net. We probably spent 4 hours in it. A few tight squeezes but some very nice open areas with formations.
    Actually, probably one of the most amazing things I've ever done in my life. It was cool as Sh***

  4. #4
    Member TheGorge's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
    Hammock
    ENO Doublenest
    Tarp
    ENO ProFly
    Insulation
    DIY underquilt
    Suspension
    Atlas Straps
    Posts
    57
    We aren't going to be doing anything stupid. We just want to find some remote areas that are good for exploring that most people don't know about or try to go to.

  5. #5
    Member TheGorge's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
    Hammock
    ENO Doublenest
    Tarp
    ENO ProFly
    Insulation
    DIY underquilt
    Suspension
    Atlas Straps
    Posts
    57
    Thanks Taylo. Is there anybody on the forums that could possibly help find out how to get to it? Or post some directions to Cloudland Canyon?
    Last edited by TheGorge; 01-30-2013 at 15:50.

  6. #6
    Senior Member taylo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    South Alabama
    Hammock
    Darien UL
    Tarp
    Tadpole
    Suspension
    NCAA
    Posts
    707
    Its seriously where the canyon dumps into a new residential suburb. You look down from the mouth of the cave which is up against a small cliff, and you see a new white house. If you google it, you will find what you need. But I was with a local paramedic who knew all about it, I doubt I could find it again on my own. You need to figure out some locals or cool park ranger to talk to. It's worth it if you can find it.

  7. #7
    Senior Member taylo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    South Alabama
    Hammock
    Darien UL
    Tarp
    Tadpole
    Suspension
    NCAA
    Posts
    707
    I believe its called Sitton's Cave

  8. #8
    Member hcdc11's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Bainbridge, GA
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC, WBBB 1.1 DL, ENO DN
    Tarp
    WB Superfly
    Insulation
    WB Yeti/Mamba
    Suspension
    Whoopies/Dutch
    Posts
    50
    Images
    1
    "National Speleological Society's Cave Accident Report" say that 5 times fast! lol Not sure what kind of directions you were looking for but here is the link to the state park website. Might find some more info there about it. http://www.gastateparks.org/CloudlandCanyon

  9. #9
    Senior Member oldgringo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    On the Rez
    Hammock
    Varies
    Tarp
    GargoyleGear Ogee
    Insulation
    UQ-varies w/season
    Suspension
    Dutchgear
    Posts
    7,335
    No offense, but the last thing I would ever do is post directions to something "untouched" on the web.
    Dave

    "Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self."~~~May Sarton

  10. #10
    Acer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Southern Indiana Wooded Hills
    Hammock
    WBRR, 35 inch dogbones
    Tarp
    WL Tadpole/OMWintr
    Insulation
    UGQ/HG/AHE
    Suspension
    Whoops/Dutch Bling
    Posts
    3,940
    Images
    19
    Quote Originally Posted by oldgringo View Post
    No offense, but the last thing I would ever do is post directions to something "untouched" on the web.

    I was thinking the same thing with 5 caves within a mile or so of my house that I have explored and nobody knows about. And I don't want them knowing about them either. I am sure a couple of them have the endangered Indiana Brown Bat in them too as I have done a couple of bat studies with DNR on shutting down a couple of horizontal coal mines in the past. Why don't you pm each other and keep it mums as the world is a small place anymore. No offense either. State of Indiana has also closed down all caves on State and Federal property in Indiana trying to contain the white nose bat syndrom also spreading and killing bats as they still don't have much knowledge about it and its spreading state by state as well.
    Last edited by Acer; 01-28-2013 at 19:17.
    2nd CAG, CAP 2-1-5 5th Marines, 1st Mar. Div.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_Action_Program

  • + New Posts
  • Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. Apostle Island Ice Caves- need guidance
      By OCDave in forum Midwest
      Replies: 7
      Last Post: 02-11-2014, 22:00
    2. Indian Caves springtime hangout
      By MrClean417 in forum Trip Reports
      Replies: 9
      Last Post: 05-21-2013, 20:23
    3. Indian Caves Overnight.
      By MrClean417 in forum Trip Reports
      Replies: 10
      Last Post: 09-06-2012, 05:42
    4. Big Four Ice Caves
      By nryche in forum Trip Reports
      Replies: 8
      Last Post: 01-09-2012, 15:41

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •