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Hike Inn Loop




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola Falls   Hike: Hike Inn Loop  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 21 2021  9:00 am >> Sat, Aug 21 2021 2:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Aug 19 2021 8:06 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 21 2021 6:00 am
Event Duration:5 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:10.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lisa
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's enjoy an invigorating trek to the Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls. We'll do a 10.5-mile loop starting and ending at the top of the falls parking area. Elevation gain will be in excess of 2,000 feet, with lots of uphills and downhills throughout.

We'll maintain an average pace of 2.5 mph. We'll generally stay together as a group, with a few short hydration and regrouping breaks, along with a lunch break outside the Hike Inn. 

There is no organized carpool. We'll meet at the top of the falls parking lot a few minutes before 9:00am. 

The elevation gain, pace, and distance give this hike a difficulty rating of D4. If you don't have recent D3/D4 experience, this is not a suitable event for you.


Required Items to Bring:

 - Hiking shoes/boots

- Plenty of fluids

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

 - Hiking poles

- Packed lunch/snacks


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet at the top of the falls parking lot at Amicalola Falls State Park. The trailhead, restrooms, and falls overlook are located here. There are two levels of parking if the uppermost lot is full.

An approximate address for the park entrance is 280 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534. See the top of this event description for GPS coordinates and a map link. Allow extra time if you're not sure where we're meeting.


Notes:

There is a $5 entrance fee per vehicle at Amicalola Falls State Park if you don't have a Georgia state park pass.

The Hike Inn usually offers complimentary drinks (and leftover dessert) to day hikers. The staff accepts tips in exchange for their hospitality. We will plan to eat our lunch outside.


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


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