Amicalola Falls To Hike Inn (East Ridge Trail, AT Approach Trail, and Hike Inn Trail) - Sat, Mar 16 2019

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Amicalola Falls To Hike Inn (East Ridge Trail, AT Approach Trail, and Hike Inn Trail)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola Falls State Park   Hike: Amicalola Falls To Hike Inn (East Ridge Trail, AT Approach Trail, and Hike Inn Trail)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 16 2019  7:00 am >> Sat, Mar 16 2019 4:15 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Mar 6 2019 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 15 2019 10:00 am
Event Duration:9 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Chuck R
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
This is a clockwise loop of 12 miles.This will be a group hike, no one will be running ahead! We will start behind the Amicalola Visitor Center(2,150 elevation) at the East Ridge Trail Arch. The trail is one mile to the top of the falls parking lot (2,850 elevation) . It has a Mountain travel of 80 ft gain for every 500 ft of trail! Once at the parking lot we will proceed north to the Appalachian Approach Trail and clear Frosty Mountain (3,382) where at 4 miles we will turn at the junction Southeast to the Len Foote Inn trail ( Hike Inn Trail 2,927) for 1 mile. This will be our halfway point for lunch.The Inn offers snacks and bathroom. ( please leave tip in jar if partaking) After lunch we head south where we will cross over a couple of bumps (3,024). The trail will have foot bridges crossing over Tributaries from Cochran Creek and a small Ridge trail with wonderful views! Overall we are re- tracing our steps back to the Visitor's Center. Total Mountain Travel is around 2800 feet. This is not a beginners hike - those with insufficient A.O.C. D4 or D5 experience may be moved to the waiting list. Please no audible music on the trail use your head phones!!

Required Items to Bring:

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

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles
Hat
Sunscreen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Amicalola Falls State Park (Visitor's Center)

Address: High Shoals Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534

GPS coordinates: 34.557890, -84.249776

Directions: http://goo.gl/rfp44q

 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):104Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 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:

Parking at the Amicalola Falls State Park costs $5 per car, or you can use your Georgia State Parks annual pass. Will hike rain or shine! Will need plenty of drivers!

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

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