Amicalola - AT approach - Hike Inn loop

Amicalola - AT approach - Hike Inn loop

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola State Park - top of falls parking lot

Hike: Amicalola - AT approach - Hike Inn loop

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 12 2012 9:00 am >> Sat, May 12 2012 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 8 2012 4:54 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 11 2012 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

11.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

John Weatherman

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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:

12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This is a moderate to difficult loop hike at a moderate pace. We will stop and wait for slower hikers at Frosty Mountain (the highest elevation of the hike) and at the turn from the AT approach trail to the Hike Inn Trail, as well as at the Hike Inn itself.

If you want to hike fast, this is not the hike for you.

We will start at the top of the falls. From the trailhead, we will hike the AT Approach trail for 4.5 miles with a short stop at Frosty Mountain. This trail has a lot of ups and downs, but mostly ups, and some of the ups are steep. We will turn right onto the Len Foote Trail and hike a mile to Len Foote Hike Inn.

We will stop at the Inn to look around a bit and eat our packed lunch in the dining hall there. The Inn does not serve lunch to dayhikers but will sometimes have some bread, dessert or fruit left over from the night before that you can take in exchange for tips to the Inn employees. This is not a guarantee, so be sure to bring your own lunch. They will have iced tea, lemonade and other drinks that you can pay for with tips.

We will continue back via the Len Foote route. This is not as tough as the trail going out and it has some nice small streams and rhodedendron. When we are back at the parking lot we can look over the top of the Falls, where we can see downtown on a clear day. We should be back in Atlanta late afternoon.

Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking shoes
Water and snacks/lunch
Clothing appropriate for weather conditions

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Park & Ride we will go north on Georgia 400 past the outlet Mall to GA 136. (We will make a short pit stop at the gas station on the right past GA 53 in front of the Kroger.) Left on 136 till GA 52. Right until the park entrance. Once in the park, follow the signs to the parking above the falls. The parking lot is on the far side of the falls and has a sign for Hike Inn parking. There will be a bathroom there also.

Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd
Dawsonville GA 30534

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

104Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $41.60 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:

Will this event occur rain or shine? Maybe

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

Cost Includes:

$5.00 State Park Fee per car unless you have an annual park pass

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

Amicalola - AT approach - Hike Inn loop - Sat, May 12 2012

Amicalola - AT approach - Hike Inn loop