Amicalola Falls to the Len Foote - Tue, Dec 26 2023

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Amicalola Falls to the Len Foote


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola Falls State Park   Hike: Amicalola Falls to the Len Foote  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Dec 26 2023  9:00 am >> Tue, Dec 26 2023 2:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Dec 18 2023 7:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Dec 26 2023 7:00 am
Event Duration:5 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
DanR
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Spectacular scenery awaits along the trail from Amicalola Falls to the Len Foote Hike Inn!  We'll meet at the top of the falls and take the Approach Trail to the Hike Inn.  This hike is a challenging route with several stiff climbs - not for the beginner.  We will not be on a speed hike, but you should be confident that you can maintain a steady pace up steep ascents with minimal breaks in order to keep up with the group.

A moderate pace will get us to the Hike Inn around noon for a lunch break.   Usually the Hike Inn allows hikers to use their restrooms, but be prepared if that is not the case.  Sometimes drinks and snacks are available in the dining room - a cash tip is customary. 

After our break, we'll take the scenic Len Foote Hike Inn trail and descend to the parking lot.

Remember the $5.00 fee for parking, or bring your State Parks annual pass.  


Required Items to Bring:

- Hiking Shoes and clothing appropriate for weather

- Water, lunch, snacks..  $5.00 cash for parking

Recommended Items to Bring:
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hiking poles as you prefer


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

DIRECTIONS from GA-400/ I-285 INTERCHANGE in N ATLANTA (Sandy Springs) to AMICALOLA FALLS STATE PARK  (about 60 miles or 90 minutes):

1.  From the GA- 400/ I-285 interchange go North on GA-400/US-19 N about 42 miles to the traffic light at GA-136 (a.k.a. Harmony Church Rd).
2.  Turn  Left off GA-400 onto GA-136 and follow it westward about 12 miles.
3.  Bear Right onto GA- 342  (Bailey Waters Rd) and go about 3.6 miles.
4.   Turn Left onto GA-52 East and go about  3.9 miles.
5.  Turn Right  onto Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, at the park entrance.
6.  Pay for parking and take a restroom break at the Visitor Center, then head up and take the second right turn to the falls - look for the sign.  

GPS and GOOGLE.COM/MAPS USERS may wish to augment the above directions by entering the Lodge street Address or  Lat/Lon coordinates as your destination:
  418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534
   34.55782,-84.24957


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