Amicalola Falls Loop (AT Approach Trail and Hike Inn Trail)

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Amicalola Falls Loop (AT Approach Trail and Hike Inn Trail)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola Falls State Park

Hike: Amicalola Falls Loop (AT Approach Trail and Hike Inn Trail)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 17 2015 7:45 am >> Sat, Oct 17 2015 2:45 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Oct 11 2015 7:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 16 2015 7:30 pm

Event Duration:

7 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Please read the entire page before registering for this event. We will maintain an average pace of around 3 miles per hour. We will keep the group together and regroup at intersections. This is not going to be a fast hike, but you should be able to maintain an average pace of 3 miles per hour. The total distance is around 10 miles, with a total elevation gain of around 2,200 feet.

For carpooling, we will leave Mansell Park & Ride by 7:45 AM. We will gather at the Top of The Falls parking around 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM (parking at the park costs $5 per car, or you can use your Georgia State Parks annual pass). We will have a few minutes to get ready for the hike and use the bathrooms if needed, and then do the introductions and start the hike.

For the first part of the hike, we will take the Appalachian Approach Trail until we get to the intersection with the Hike Inn Trail. Most of the elevation gain will be in this first part. We will take the Hike Inn Trail to the Len Foote Hike Inn. After reaching the Hike Inn, we will enjoy a light lunch or snack (whatever you pack). 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. After spending about 20 minutes in the Hike Inn, we will then start the second part of the hike, taking the Hike Inn Trail back to the parking lot.

After the hike, those who are interested can take a short walk to the Falls Overlook to view the falls from the top, but make sure you coordinate this with your driver.

Required Items to Bring:

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

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

Hiking poles
Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Amicalola Falls State Park (Visitor's Center)

Address: Top of the Falls 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 55 miles or 65-70 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):

115Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:45 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $46.00 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.

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

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

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