Amicalola Falls To Hike Inn (East Ridge Trail, AT Approach Trail, and Hike Inn Trail) - Sun, Sep 11 2016

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Amicalola Falls To Hike Inn (East Ridge Trail, AT Approach Trail, and Hike Inn Trail)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola Falls State Park   Hike: Amicalola Falls To Hike Inn (East Ridge Trail, AT Approach Trail, and Hike Inn Trail)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Sep 11 2016  8:00 am >> Sun, Sep 11 2016 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Sep 7 2016 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 10 2016 9:00 pm
Event Duration:8 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Adel
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This hike will have a total distance of around 12 miles, and total elevation gain of around 2800 feet. We will be hiking at a moderate pace, and will stop at intersections to regroup as needed.

We will start the hike at Amicalola Falls Visitor's Center, taking the East Ridge Trail to the Top of the Falls parking lot. From there, we will take the the Appalachian Approach Trail to the Hike Inn. At the Hike Inn, we will enjoy a light lunch or snack. Sometimes the Hike Inn has pie, cake and coffee available. If you chose to indulge, then bring cash to put in the donation box in the cafeteria. Plan to pack out your own trash. We will then return on the Hike Inn Trail back to the Top of the Falls parking lot, and then take the East Ridge Trail back to the Visitor's Center.

For carpooling, we will leave Mansell Park & Ride by 8:00 AM. Please arrive earlier. We should arrive to the Visitor's Center around 9:00 AM, and start the hike shortly after. Parking at the Amicalola Falls State Park costs $5 per car, or you can use your Georgia State Parks annual pass.


Required Items to Bring:

Water
Whatever you need if you are alergic to bee/wasp stings, etc.
Extra clothes/shoes to change for the ride home
Cash for your driver if you are carpooling
Cash for parking as needed

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles
Hat
Sunscreen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Amicalola Falls State Park (Visitor's Center)

Address: High Shoals Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534

GPS coordinates: 34.557890, -84.249776

Directions:

From GA-400 MANSELL RD PARK & RIDE Lot to AMICALOLA FALLS STATE PARK  (about 50 miles or 60-70 minutes):
1.  From the Mansell Rd parking lot turn Right onto Mansell Rd, go under the GA-400 bridge, then turn immediately Left onto GA-400 North/US-19 N  and go about 32 miles.
2.  Turn Left onto GA-136 (This turn is about 3 mi. beyond the busy built-up GA-53 intersection which is south of Dahlonega. GA-136 is also called Harmony Church Rd.)
3.  Follow GA-136 westward for about 17.3 miles.
4.  Bear Right off GA-136 onto GA-183 (a.k.a. Elliott Pkwy) and go about 1.1 miles.
5.  Bear Right onto GA-52 East and go 1.6 miles.
6.  Turn Left onto Amicalola Falls State Park Rd and go only about 1/4 mile. The State Park Visitor Center will be on your right. However, you need to turn left right before the Visitor Center to get to the upper parking lot, which is next to the Falls Overlook.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):100Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $40.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Parking at the Amicalola Falls State Park costs $5 per car, or you can use your Georgia State Parks annual pass.


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

To get credit for the hike, you must complete the entire hike.