Amicalola Falls - AT approach - Hike Inn loop - Sun, Jan 24 2016

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Amicalola Falls - AT approach - Hike Inn loop


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola State Park - top of falls parking lot   Hike: Amicalola Falls - AT approach - Hike Inn loop  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 24 2016  10:00 am >> Sun, Jan 24 2016 3:15 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Jan 19 2016 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 23 2016 10:00 am
Event Duration:5 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:11 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lisa
Marion
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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:5
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's enjoy a winter hike at Amicalola Falls!  We'll meet at the Mansell Road Park & Ride at 8:30 am to drive up to one of our favorite state parks, stopping in the visitor's center to register. Beginning at the trailhead above the falls, we will hike the Appalacian Trail Approach trail. We will then turn onto the Len Foote Trail and hike about a mile to Len Foote Hike Inn, where we will stop for a break and to eat lunch (BYOL). We will return by completing the loop via the Len Foote trail.

The hike is approximately 11 miles and has about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. We will move at a moderate hiking speed with only a few rest breaks. You have to be in shape to do this hike, and the trip leaders reserve the right to remove anyone from the list without recent D4 hiking experience. 

Please plan on bringing a snack or small lunch to eat while we're at the Hike Inn. The Inn will sometimes have some bread, cookies or fruit that you can take in exchange for tips for the Inn employees. They may have coffee, hot chocolate and other drinks. Please be sure to leave a tip if you do eat or drink.

There is a $5 parking fee paid at the gate when you come in to Amicalola State Park.


Required Items to Bring:

sturdy hiking shoes with good tread

water

a snack or light lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
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your best smile


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From the Park & Ride we will go north on Georgia 400 past the outlet Mall to GA 53. Turn left on GA 53, and then a slight right on GA 183. GA 183 becomes GA 52. Follow GA 52 until the park entrance on the left. After stopping at the visitor's center to register, we will head up the hill and follow the signs to the upper parking lot. There is three tiered parking available with the top tier having the restroom building and the trailhead for the Hike Inn Trail. We'll meet on the topmost tier closest to the trailhead.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):104Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:45 am
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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:
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