Hike Amicolola Falls /Train ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

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Hike Amicolola Falls /Train ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola Falls and Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 20 2003 9:00 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 5 2003 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Bruce

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

short 3-4 mile easy to moderate hike, relaxing train ride

Amicolola Falls, besides being a beautiful waterfall is one of the highest east of the Mississippi.

We will carpool from the park and ride and will travel north on I –575 to Ellijay, GA where we will travel east on Hwy. 52 to Amicolola State Park. There we will hike on a couple of their short loop trails and then up the wooden steps to the viewing deck to the waterfall, enjoy the view and walk back down to our cars after the moderate but short hike and drive back to Ellijay. From there we will travel north on I-575/515 to Blue Ridge, and park close to the train depot. This train ride is relaxing, scenic; and good fun. There is an open car in the back of the train, which is fun to hang out in with fresh air and nice views. The 1-hour train ride follows the winding and beautiful Toccoa River north to McCaysville, GA – Copperhill, TN, two towns which are separated by a painted line across the street, and provide some quaint shops. There is a 1-½ hour layover before the train whistle blows, and we return to Blue Ridge. (Total trip time is about 3 ½ hours). Then we go back to Blue Ridge, GA where, those that are interested in gourmet quality dinner, can drive several miles to the Toccoa River restaurant where they prepare fresh mountain trout three different ways or various other menu items, including good desserts.

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Comfortable walking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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casual dress, for the weather
Money for dinner

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Ellijay, GA Meet at the carpool only From the park and ride lot off of Chastain Road off of I-75 North we will go to I-575 North and travel to Ellijay, GA where we travel east on Hwy. 52 to Amicolola Falls State Park. Then we will travel back to Ellijay and turn north on I-575/515 to Blue Ridge, GA. At the second traffic light (with McDonalds on the left), turn right to first light, turn left onto Depot Street to the train depot in Blue Ridge, GA.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? NO!
Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes --If flooding is not a possibility along the river.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

Payment to AOC is $26.00 for the train ride. The State park fee should be 2 – 4 dollars (paid at the park). You will be responsible for your own tab at the restaurant (Toccoa River restaurant runs about 10-20 dollars)

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.