Amicalola Falls Hike - Sat, Mar 31 2018

sponsor

Print-Friendly Version

Add this event to your calendar (Outlook, iCalendar)

Add REGISTRATION REMINDER to your calendar

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

Amicalola Falls Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 31 2018 7:00 am >> Sat, Mar 31 2018 2:15 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Mar 29 2018 6:15 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 31 2018 6:00 am

Event Duration:

Approximately 7 Hours 15 Minutes (including drive time)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Clay White

Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.

Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me for a hike in this scenic state park with a stop at the Len Foote Hike Inn for a snack. This will not be a fast-paced fitness hike. We will begin from the parking lot at the top of the falls, making a loop by using the AT approach trail and the Hike Inn Trail.

Lemonade, coffee, and other beverages are usually available at the Len Foote Inn, and sometimes the Inn will share leftover snacks. A small donation is appropriate in return for the Hike Inn's courtesy. You should also bring your own snack.

Notwithstanding the fact that we will not maintain a fitness pace, this is not a beginner's event. Participants should have experience with D4 and/or D5 level hikes.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Lunch and/or snacks
Good hiking shoes
Clothing appropriate for the weather
Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration

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

Poles for those who prefer them

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be distributed at the carpool location.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

104Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 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:

The Len Foote Inn often graciously provides coffee, tea, fruit and leftovers as snacks for day hikers. Please remember to bring enough money to tip appropriately if you choose to take advantage of this courtesy.

However, there is no guarantee food will be available when we arrive, so your trip leader highly recommends you bring a lunch also. :)

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

Cost Includes:

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

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

At the time of this posting, the weather report is good. I will cancel on a case by case basis for terrible weather. In summer, we don't mind hiking in the rain, as long as lightning is not a problem.